Category Archives: Apache Log4j

Log4j Saga Continues: Lazarus Hackers Exploit a 2-Year-Old Flaw to Deploy New RAT Malware

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Security researchers have disclosed that hackers are persistently exploiting the Log4j vulnerability to infiltrate organizations globally. The infamous Lazarus hacking group has recently exploited this flaw to launch a fresh wave of cyberattacks, deploying new remote access Trojans (RATs) coded in the D programming language. What is Log4j? The Log4j vulnerability, also known as Log4Shell,…

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Apache Releases Log4j Version 2.17.1 to Patch New Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Last month, a security researcher discovered a new zero-day exploit in the Apache Log4j Java-based logging library that threat actors could abuse to execute malicious code on affected systems. Apache has released a new update (Log4j version 2.17.1) this week that aims to address the remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in v2.17.0. For those unfamiliar, […] Continue reading Apache Releases Log4j Version 2.17.1 to Patch New Remote Code Execution Vulnerability→

Patch Tuesday December 2021 – Apache Log4j Panic and Microsoft Plugs Windows AppX Installer Zero Day

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This month, a flaw in the Apache Log4j library causes panic, Microsoft patches 67 new CVEs, 7 of which are rated Critical. And Adobe delivers a boat load of patches to finish off the year in style. So, let’s get started! Apache Log4j remote code execution vulnerability Let’s start this month by talking about Log4Shell […] Continue reading Patch Tuesday December 2021 – Apache Log4j Panic and Microsoft Plugs Windows AppX Installer Zero Day→