SQL Server 2016 announced as SQL Server 2005 support nears its end

For those of you still using SQL Server 2005, Microsoft will completely end support on April 12th 2016. You can head over here to check out upgrade guidelines, download migration tools, and read more ...
Redmondmag.com

Microsoft Releases SQL Server Migration Assistant v10.5 With Expanded Support and Enhancements

Latest version improves compatibility and streamlines migrations from legacy databases to SQL Server and Azure platforms.
Ars Technica

Password managers’ promise that they can’t see your vaults isn’t always true

Over the past 15 years, password managers have grown from a niche security tool used by the technology savvy into an indispensable security tool for the masses, with an estimated 94 million US ...
SecurityWeek

Password Managers Vulnerable to Vault Compromise Under Malicious Server

Researchers at ETH Zurich have tested the security of Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane, and 1Password password managers.
IEEE

Secure Join and Compute in Encrypted Database

Abstract: In public and shared platforms where security is paramount, encrypted database storage and processing have become a key research priority. However, traditionally encrypted databases do not ...