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Cryptography

Database Cryptography Fur the Rest of Us

Post author By Soatok
Post date March 1, 2023
6 Comments on Database Cryptography Fur the Rest of Us

An introduction to database cryptography.

Tags applied cryptography, block cipher modes, cryptography, database cryptography, databases, encrypted search, HMAC, MongoCrypt, MongoDB, Queryable Encryption, real-world cryptography, security, Security Guidance, SQL, SSE, symmetric cryptography, symmetric searchable encryption

Cryptography Vulnerability

Timing Attack on SQL Queries Through Lobste.rs Password Reset

Post author By Soatok
Post date August 20, 2021
3 Comments on Timing Attack on SQL Queries Through Lobste.rs Password Reset

Just to assuage any panic, let me state this up front. If you’re reading this blog post wondering if your Lobste.rs account is at risk, good news: I didn’t publish it until after the vulnerability was mitigated, so you’re safe. You don’t need to change your passwords or anything. This write-up is purely for education […]

Tags authentication, computer security, cryptography, Cybersecurity, databases, Lobste.rs, password reset, Ruby on Rails, security, side-channels, timing attacks, Vulnerability