Andreas Wolter 5/13/2025

10 hours of SQL Server under attack – takeaways

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The article details a security experiment where a SQL Server instance was intentionally exposed to the internet during a workshop. It documents the rapid onset of attack attempts, their origins, and common methods like brute-forcing the 'sa' account. The author provides key security takeaways and recommendations for database administrators.

10 hours of SQL Server under attack – takeaways

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