Failures Database
This database contains reports analyzing software failures from the news. Currently, it contains failures from 2010 to 2022. This database was created through the FAIL (Failure Analysis Investigation with LLM) project. FAIL leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) to collect and analyze software failures reported in the news. Our work has been presented in the paper titled "FAIL: Analyzing Software Failures from the News Using LLMs." Contributing members include Dharun Anandayuvaraj, Matthew Campbell, Tanmay Singla, Parth Patil, Arav Tewari, and James C. Davis from Purdue University.
| Title | Published Date | System | Number of Articles | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firmware Cyber-Attacks on Businesses: Neglected Threats and Implications | 2015-02-22 | 1. Hard drive firmware of various brands including IBM, Seagate, Western Digital, and Toshiba [33333] 2. Motherboard firmware [113389] | 2 | View Details |
| Gemalto SIM Card Encryption Key Breach by NSA and GCHQ | 2015-02-19 | 1. SIM card encryption codes system [33348, 33518] 2. Gemalto's internal security software [33348] 3. SIM card encryption keys system [33518] | 2 | View Details |
| Burning Man Ticketing System Hacked by Software Engineers. | 2015-02-23 | 1. Burning Man ticketing system powered by Ticketfly [33651] | 1 | View Details |
| Fake Minecraft Apps Scam Users via Google Play Store. | 2015-05-26 | 1. Google Play Store's app screening process [36250] 2. Android operating system's security measures [36250] | 1 | View Details |
| Windows 7 Users Experience Unwanted Windows 10 Installations | 2016-03-15 | 1. Windows 7 2. Windows 10 upgrade process 3. Windows Update system [41546] | 1 | View Details |
| Ambitious iPad Rollout in LA Schools Faces Technical and Curriculum Challenges | 2015-05-08 | The systems that failed in the software failure incident reported in the news article are: 1. Pearson curriculum provided for LAUSD's iPad program [35892] | 1 | View Details |
| BIOS Vulnerabilities Exploited for Malicious Implants on Computers | 2015-03-20 | 1. BIOS chips in millions of machines, including those from Dell, Lenovo, and HP [34475]. | 1 | View Details |
| Potential Vulnerabilities in Driverless Vehicle Software Security | 2015-03-09 | The software failure incident discussed in the articles did not mention a specific system failure. The focus was on the potential vulnerabilities and security risks associated with driverless vehicles and the challenges in ensuring their cybersecurity. Therefore, the specific system(s) that failed in a software failure incident are unknown. | 1 | View Details |
| Smart City Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks Due to Lack of Security Testing | 2015-05-13 | The software failure incident discussed in the article highlights vulnerabilities in smart city systems due to inadequate security measures. The systems/components that failed in this incident are: 1. Smart city systems lacking proper security measures, including encryption [36264] 2. Traffic control sensors installed worldwide, such as those in Melbourne and London, being vulnerable to attacks from hackers [36264] 3. Smart power meters being hacked, allowing tech-savvy users to reprogram them and get energy for free [36264] | 1 | View Details |
| Windows XP End of Support by Microsoft Leads to Vulnerabilities | 2014-03-16 | 1. Windows XP operating system [63254, 59271, 36094, 25272, 61298] | 5 | View Details |