security – Radu Pârvu

Oracle 23c: Simplifying Database Management with Schema Privileges

A Long-Awaited Capability: Granting Schema-Level Privileges Oracle 23c introduces a powerful and much-requested feature: the ability to grant privileges at the schema level. This is a significant shift in how database security and access management can be handled, simplifying what has historically been a tedious and error-prone process. In past I witnessed a significant level…

April 21, 2026

How to Detect Unused PL/SQL Objects in Oracle

To identify unused PL/SQL code in an Oracle database, several methods are recommended. Strategies include auditing PL/SQL execution, using DBA_DEPENDENCIES views to track dependencies, and analyzing execution data through DBMS_PROFILER. A process for safely removing unused code should be established, including renaming suspected units and ensuring backups before deletion.

October 26, 2024

What is the dark web? The good and bad of the internet’s most private corner | Proton

We explain how the dark web actually works and how you can access it safely. — Read on proton.me/blog/what-is-dark-web

August 11, 2023

Last Week on My Mac: Secret security

An update users didn’t know about might have installed a security tool they don’t know about, whose reports they can’t see. Last Week on My Mac: Secret security

May 1, 2023

Apple’s iOS has secret new scheme to restrict features based on geolocation

Some iOS features are only available in specific places (for example: FaceTime is not available in the UAE). 9to5Mac has now learned that Apple has … Apple’s iOS has secret new scheme to restrict features based on geolocation

April 27, 2023

BUG? Oracle SQL Developer cannot access files on mac OS X

I used Oracle SQL Developer for years until recently (possibly after the upgrade to macOS 12.6.5?) when the SQL Developer stopped being able to access the files stored locally: The software does not prompt for access at start-up, not after the upgrade nor if I delete the fully the ./sqldeveloper/ directory. The solution seems to…

April 26, 2023

Used Routers Often Come Loaded With Corporate Secrets

More than half of the enterprise routers researchers bought secondhand hadn’t been wiped, exposing sensitive info like login credentials and customer data. — Read on www.wired.com/story/used-enterprise-router-company-secrets/

April 20, 2023

Genius hackers help Russia’s neighbors thwart cyber incursions | Cybernews

Russia’s cyber capabilities should not be underestimated but its NATO neighbors are more than capable of defending themselves against the Kremlin — Read on cybernews.com/editorial/hackers-help-fighting-russia/

April 20, 2023

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.3.1, and Safari 16.4.1

Apple has just released an urgent security update to macOS Ventura, bringing it to version 13.3.1. This addresses two security vulnerabilities in … Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.3.1, and Safari 16.4.1

April 8, 2023

Apple releases iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1

Apple on Friday released iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 which provide important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone and iPad, respectively. … Apple releases iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1

April 7, 2023

“Microsoft sold software to sanctioned Russian companies, says US government”

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft has agreed to pay over $3 million in fines for selling software to sanctioned entities and … “Microsoft sold software to sanctioned Russian companies, says US government” by Mitchell Clark

April 7, 2023

F-Secure: Data of 200k Finnish LinkedIn users posted on hacker forum

LinkedIn has strongly denied claims about the leak, a cybersecurity news site reports. — Read on yle.fi/news/3-12670591

November 5, 2022