Security Flaw in WordPress Plugin Puts 400,000 Websites at Risk

A security flaw in the Ally WordPress plugin used on more than 400,000 sites could allow attackers to extract sensitive data ...
U.S

Palantir is rewriting security and privacy, creating massive database shared by federal agencies including ICE and the military

“Our Product is used to kill people.” — Palantir CEO Alex Karp, emphasizing the company’s role in enabling lethal military operations. The company’s AI tools provide "precision targeting” ...
Computer Weekly

Child rapist could have profiled victims through unaudited access to NHS databases

NHS analyst’s conviction for child sexual abuse offences raises concerns over unaudited access to patient data.

Microsoft Confirms SQL Zero-Day Security Vulnerability—Here’s The Fix

Microsoft has confirmed that a hacker who successfully exploits a zero-day SQL vulnerability could gain system administrator privileges. Here’s how to fix it.
Washington Examiner

Sherrill to create statewide ICE video reporting database

Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) vowed her administration will create a database for New Jerseyans to upload videos of federal immigration officers conducting enforcement activities. “We are putting out ...
GitHub

transparent-data-encryption-byok-create-server-cross-tenant.md

Create Azure SQL Database Logical Server Configured with User-Assigned Managed Identity and Cross-Tenant CMK for TDE Learn how to configure user-assigned managed identity and transparent data ...
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code SQL Extension Previews Microsoft Fabric Connectivity

Microsoft updated its free MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code with new Fabric connectivity and provisioning features in public preview, alongside GitHub Copilot slash commands and multiple ...
IEEE

Next-Generation Database Interfaces: A Survey of LLM-Based Text-to-SQL

Abstract: Generating accurate SQL from users’ natural language questions (text-to-SQL) remains a long-standing challenge due to the complexities involved in user question understanding, database ...
The New York Times

Trump Administration Quietly Seeks to Build National Voter Roll

In a quest to bolster a long-running claim from President Trump concerning undocumented immigrants illegally voting, the Justice Department is seeking detailed voter roll data from over 30 states. By ...