LOG4J ATTACK
Malicious attackers can use the Log4j vulnerability to remotely execute code on any computer.
What is Log4j and how does it work?
Businesses and web portals frequently utilise Log4j, an open source logging package for Java. This open source software was in the news earlier this month due to security flaws.
Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Log4j have been detected, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), which might be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service attack on the affected servers. Log4j is a logging library written in Java that is part of the Apache open source project.
The problem:
This programme, which is publicly available and used to collect and store records of activities on a server, is used by many businesses and websites around the world as a Java language. In this situation, the found vulnerability allows malicious attackers to remotely execute code on any computer. Hackers can easily steal data or take control of a system in simple terms. This vulnerability has the potential to expose businesses to new waves of cybersecurity threats, as attackers can use Remote Code Execution to exploit it (RCE).
The solution:
Businesses should use a security solution that provides exploit prevention, vulnerability and patch management components. In addition, installing security solutions on the servers, this will allow one to detect the launch of malicious code and stop the attack’s development.
