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Hackers distribute Cobalt Strike to unpatched MS-SQL server instances

Hackers are trying to deploy the Cobalt Strike adversary simulation tool on vulnerable internet-facing Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) server instances as part of a new campaign that aims to steal confidential ...
Ars Technica

Migrating Clustered SQL to stand-alone instance on a VM

1. Change registry key SqlCluster in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.x\Setup\ from 1 to 0 2. Disable TCP/IP in Server Network Protocols and enabled Named Pipes from ...
CRN

Cybercriminals hit Microsoft SQL Server instances with ransomware

Cybercriminals are targeting vulnerable Microsoft SQL Server instances with FARGO ransomware in a new wave of attacks to extort money from victims, security researchers from the AhnLab Security ...
Ars Technica

Symantec Backup Exec - Do I need to back up SQL Express instances?

So I've taken over backups at the new job. We are running Backup Exec 2010 R3 (because 2012 is horrible, I'm told). It's time for licensing renewal, YAY! I have several full-blown SQL 2005 and 2008 ...