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    SQL Server 2025 RC0: Ubuntu 24.04 support and TLS 1.3 by default

    Microsoft has pushed the first public Release Candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 into preview with two headline changes that matter to every Windows-centric IT team experimenting with Linux-first development: official Ubuntu 24.04 support for dev/test scenarios and TLS 1.3 enabled by default...
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    SQL Server July 2025 Patch: Heap Overflow, Info Leak, Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft’s advisory language about an SQL injection–style elevation of privilege in SQL Server is serious — but the identifier you supplied, CVE-2025-49759, does not appear in the major public vulnerability trackers I reviewed; instead, Microsoft’s July 8, 2025 SQL Server fixes included a...
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    SQL Server CVE-2025-24999: Elevation of Privilege via Improper Access Control

    Microsoft has posted an advisory for CVE-2025-24999, an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability affecting Microsoft SQL Server that Microsoft characterizes as an improper access control issue which can allow an authorized but lower-privilege user to elevate their privileges across the...
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    CVE-2025-53727: SQL Server Privilege Escalation via SQL Injection

    CVE-2025-53727 is a SQL Server vulnerability that stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command (SQL injection) and — according to Microsoft’s advisory — can allow an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network. (msrc.microsoft.com) What happened...
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    Ultimate Guide to Secure Web Server Setup in 2025: Protect Against Evolving Cyber Threats

    Cyber threats are evolving at a pace that matches the relentless march of digital transformation. By 2025, easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities and automated attack tools will outpace most patching cycles. Setting up a secure web server is no longer an advanced task reserved for seasoned...
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    Azure DMS Now Automates Schema Migration for Faster, Error-Free Cloud Database Moves

    Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to minimizing migration friction for enterprises has taken a major leap forward with the latest update to Azure Database Migration Service (DMS). The migration experience for organizations shifting workloads to Azure SQL Database is being dramatically simplified...
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    AI-Powered Data Security: Proactive Strategies to Protect Sensitive Information

    In a digital landscape increasingly defined by sophisticated and relentless cyberattacks, the stakes for protecting sensitive data have never been higher. High-profile breaches continue to make headlines, regulations become stricter, and the financial and reputational costs of a data leak can...
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    Oracle Integrates Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI-Driven Database Access

    Oracle’s recent integration of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into its Database platform marks a watershed moment for AI-driven database access, reflecting broader shifts in enterprise IT toward automation, intelligent observability, and streamlined developer experiences. By weaving MCP—an...
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    Revolutionizing SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc and Intelligent Automation

    In the constantly shifting terrain of enterprise IT, organizations face mounting pressure to modernize legacy workloads and embrace cloud-native architectures, all while minimizing business disruption. Among the most mission-critical assets in this transition are SQL Server databases—backbones...
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    Critical SQL Server Vulnerability CVE-2025-49718: Protect Your Data Now

    Microsoft has recently disclosed a critical information disclosure vulnerability in SQL Server, identified as CVE-2025-49718. This flaw arises from the use of uninitialized resources within SQL Server, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to access sensitive information over a network...
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    CVE-2025-47178: Understanding and Mitigating the SQL Injection Vulnerability in Microsoft Configuration Manager

    Microsoft Configuration Manager, a linchpin in enterprise environments for managing devices, applications, and updates, has been thrust into the cybersecurity spotlight again following the disclosure of CVE-2025-47178. This newly unearthed vulnerability underscores not only the intricate...
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    Latest Microsoft SQL Server Vulnerabilities and Security Updates in 2025

    As of July 8, 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-49719 affecting Microsoft SQL Server. It's possible that this CVE has not been disclosed or does not exist. However, several remote code execution vulnerabilities have been identified...
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    Critical CVE-2025-49717 Vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server: Protect Your Systems

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49717, has been discovered in Microsoft SQL Server, posing a significant risk to organizations worldwide. This heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code over a network, potentially...
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    PingCAP and Microsoft Azure Launch TiDB Cloud Dedicated for Scalable Distributed SQL

    PingCAP's recent collaboration with Microsoft Azure marks a significant milestone in the evolution of distributed SQL databases, particularly with the introduction of TiDB Cloud Dedicated in public preview on Azure. This partnership aims to provide enterprises with a robust, scalable, and fully...
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    Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million User Records, Including Passwords and Authorization URLs

    A recent massive data breach has exposed over 184 million user records, compromising sensitive information from major platforms such as Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Instagram, and Snapchat. The breach includes emails, passwords, and authorization URLs, all stored in plain text, making them...
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    Protecting Data from Legitimate Database Tools in Modern Cyberattacks

    In an era where data breaches have become an ever-present risk for organizations, cybersecurity experts are witnessing a noteworthy shift in the methods used by threat actors to steal sensitive information. Instead of relying solely on traditional malware, attackers are increasingly leveraging...
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    Oracle TNS Protocol Vulnerability CVE-2025-30733: Risks, Impact, and Mitigation Strategies

    A significant vulnerability in one of the most widely used enterprise database communication protocols has prompted urgent action across the IT landscape, with Oracle’s patch for CVE-2025-30733 shining a spotlight on the persistent risks inherent in legacy technology. With databases lying at the...
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    SQL Server 2025 Preview: Next-Gen AI, Performance, and Hybrid Data Innovation

    There’s a renewed buzz in the Windows and database administration communities this week as Microsoft officially unveiled the public preview of SQL Server 2025 at Microsoft Build. The announcement is much more than another version number bump—it marks a significant leap in Microsoft’s on-premises...
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    Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Preview: AI-Driven, Developer-Friendly, Cloud-Integrated Database

    Microsoft has taken a bold new step in the evolution of enterprise data management with the public preview release of SQL Server 2025, signaling a significant turning point for organizations seeking robust, AI-driven, and developer-focused database solutions. This major update, unveiled at Build...
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    Devart's dbForge Tools 7.1 Brings Future-Ready Support for SQL Server 2025 & Windows Server 2025

    In the ever-capricious world of SQL Server management, where every version number is both a badge and a potential migraine, Devart has dropped its latest update like a tactical nuke: dbForge Tools for SQL Server 7.1 is here, bringing support for SQL Server 2025, the SSMS 21 Preview, and the...
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