Also, learn mysql before phpmyadmin. That's generally always a good idea though.<BR><BR>Oh, and look up how to design a database schema/design if you get serious.

A newly discovered Golang-based botnet malware scans for and infects web servers running phpMyAdmin, MySQL, FTP, and Postgres services.

This is not an inconsequential result, especially given the nature of open-source software projects and the need to attract support from the community of users. I heartily recommend this book to ...

Sure, you can restrict those unsafe actions with MySQL permissions. But the more you restrict, the less valuable phpMyAdmin becomes. All they probably "need" is SELECT access.