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Log4Shell, an internet vulnerability that affects millions of computers, involves an obscure but nearly ubiquitous piece of software, Log4j. The software is used to record all manner of activities that go on under the hood in a wide range of computer systems.

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Multiple threat groups are currently leveraging Log4j bugs in their operations

'High severity' bug fixed is an uncontrolled recursion flaw

Alleged state-sponsored hackers target Log4j vulnerability as fears of a worm emerge - SiliconANGLE

A group of developers and maintainers scrambled to secure the Log4j vulnerability over the weekend, but there is still a lot of work to do to clean up the mess.

Last weekend, the internet caught fire, and it is still unclear just how many developers with fire extinguishers will be needed to bring it under control. There was a set of first responders on the scene, however: largely unpaid maintainers or developers working in their spare time to patch vulnerabilities, issue guidance, and provide some […]

Hackers Exploiting Log4j Vulnerability to Infect Windows PCs with Khonsari Ransomware

What is Log4j? It is a Java-based logging library developed by the Apache Software Foundation. Log4j is used by a range of services such as Apple iCloud, Minecraft, Amazon, among many others. Here’s what is the vulnerability that everyone is talking about.

What is the log4j vulnerability, and what does it mean for Australian startups and small businesses? Here’s what you need to know.