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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Testing Failures in U.S. Education System | 2016-04-14 | The software failure incident mentioned in the article primarily involved the failure of computer-based testing systems used for standardized tests in various states. The systems that failed include: 1. Computer-based testing systems for standardized tests [42844] 2. Testing administration systems [42844] 3. Test vendor systems, such as Measured Progress [42844] 4. Server systems, including those that reached storage capacity [42844] 5. IT infrastructure systems in schools and districts [42844] 6. Pearson's server systems [42844] These systems experienced technical glitches, malfunctions, disruptions, and failures during the administration of online tests, leading to widespread issues and challenges in conducting assessments. | 1 | View Details |
| Facial Recognition System Spoofing Using 3-D Rendering Technology | 2016-08-19 | 1. Facial recognition systems [46971] | 1 | View Details |
| iPhone Spyware Attack by NSO Group on Activist's iPhone | 2016-08-25 | 1. Apple's iPhone mobile operating system [Article 47020] 2. WhatsApp messaging app [Article 85521] | 2 | View Details |
| NSA's EternalBlue Tool Leak Leading to WannaCry Cyberattack | 2016-08-17 | 1. Equation Group's malware tools used by the NSA, including exploits and implant tools, failed to remain secure and were leaked online [47038]. 2. NSA's hacking tool called EternalBlue, which targeted some versions of Microsoft Windows, failed to remain secure and was stolen, leading to the creation of the WannaCry virus [59119]. | 2 | View Details |
| Smart Lock Vulnerability Exposes Home Security Risks and Lack of Transparency | 2016-08-25 | 1. August's first- and second-generation smart locks 2. August's guest access feature | 1 | View Details |
| First Mac Ransomware Attack via Transmission Software: Impact and Response | 2016-03-06 | 1. Transmission BitTorrent client for Apple's OS X software for Macs [42064, 41531] 2. Apple's Gatekeeper protection system [42064] | 2 | View Details |
| Ransomware Attack on MNH Platinum's Company Network. | 2016-02-08 | The software failure incident described in the article was a result of a ransomware attack that encrypted over 12,000 files on the company's network after an employee clicked on a malicious email link. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the company's cybersecurity measures, leading to the encryption of crucial company data and a ransom demand. 1. Email system - The failure occurred when an employee clicked on a malicious email link, leading to the introduction of the ransomware into the company's network [40520]. | 1 | View Details |
| Malware Disguised as Cheating Add-ons Target Hearthstone Players. | 2016-02-10 | 1. Hearthstone cheating add-ons 2. Hearthstone Hack Tool v2.1 3. Trojan.Coinbitclip 4. Hearthstone Tracker 5. Backdoor.Breut 6. Glider | 1 | View Details |
| Security Vulnerability in SimpliSafe Wireless Home Security Systems | 2016-02-17 | 1. SimpliSafe's wireless home security systems [40785] | 1 | View Details |
| Submarine Cable Fault Causes Major Internet Disruption for TPG. | 2016-02-07 | The software failure incident described in the article [40987] was related to a fault in the submarine cable system, specifically the PPC-1 cable, which runs between Guam and Sydney. The following systems/components failed: 1. PPC-1 submarine cable 2. Network Operations Centre monitoring system These failures resulted in a significant outage impacting TPG Telecom's international communications lifelines with Hong Kong, Japan, and the US. | 1 | View Details |