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Databases store and organize data electronically, enabling efficient retrieval and management. They often hold sensitive information such as user credentials, financial records, or personal details, making them prime targets for attackers. Common database types include relational databases using structured query language (SQL) and NoSQL databases designed for unstructured data.

Security risks include SQL injection attacks that exploit improper input handling to manipulate or extract data, and misconfigured access controls that allow unauthorized users to view or alter information. Protecting databases involves strict authentication, role-based access controls, encryption of data at rest and in transit, and timely application of security patches to database software. Monitoring query logs and access patterns helps detect suspicious activity that could indicate compromise or insider threats.

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Bank Info Security 10 months, 1 week ago

Medical Cannabis Firm Sued Over Health Data Exposure

Suits Filed After Researcher Found 1 Million Patient Records With No Password SetupAn Ohio firm that assists individuals in obtaining physician-certified medical marijuana cards is facing at least six proposed federal class action lawsuits so far involving the recent discovery by a security researcher of a database exposing nearly one million sensitive patient records on the web.

More from Bank Info Security 6 Sep 2025, 9:30 a.m. Database Exposure Healthcare Lawsuit Proposal
The Hacker News 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Detecting Data Leaks Before Disaster

In January 2025, cybersecurity experts at Wiz Research found that Chinese AI specialist DeepSeek had suffered a data leak, putting more than 1 million sensitive log streams at risk. According to the Wiz Research team, they identified a publicly accessible ClickHouse database belonging to DeepSeek. This allowed “full control over database operations, including the ability to access

More from The Hacker News 3 Sep 2025, 11:45 p.m. Artificial Intelligence China Database Leak Research