Huntress spotted a white whale - a malicious toolkit stored as a database object.

A post-exploitation toolkit has been found compiled and stored inside an Oracle database as schema objects, giving attackers ...

Attackers compile khunt inside Oracle after a web SQL injection, reach Windows SYSTEM, and stage credential data and registry ...

Attackers chained SQL injection with Oracle’s embedded Java capabilities to hide a custom post-exploitation toolkit inside ...

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Hackers exploited a SQL injection vulnerability to install a post-exploitation toolkit directly inside an Oracle database ...

This week, we are excited to kick off SQLCon 2026 alongside FabCon in Atlanta. Bringing these SQL and Fabric communities together creates a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share what’s next ...

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

A MySQL reconnect does not work for me. When the connection to the MySQL fails (e.g. due to a restart or network issues) the plugin does not auto-reconnect and throws errors on any protectioni ...

Another year passes. I was hoping to write more articles instead of just these end-of-the-year screeds, but I almost died in the spring semester, and it sucked up my time. Nevertheless, I will go ...