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Log4j security flaw: UK companies could face fines for failing to patch vulnerability

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A security flaw discovered in December 2021 makes private data vulnerable to hackers – and the UK government could take action against firms that fail to fix it Technology 19 January 2022 By Matthew Sparkes Log4J software is used by millions of web servers Alexander Limbach/Shutterstock UK firms could face government fines if they fail … Read more

The Log4J Software Flaw Is ‘Christmas Come Early’ for Cybercriminals

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Researchers have just identified a security flaw in a software program called Log4J, widely used by a host of private, commercial and government entities to record details ranging from usernames and passwords to credit card transactions. Since the glitch was found last weekend, the cybersecurity community has been scrambling to protect applications, services, infrastructure and … Read more

Log4j: Serious software bug has put the entire internet at risk

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A flaw in a commonly used piece of software has left millions of web servers vulnerable to exploitation by hackers Technology 13 December 2021 By Matthew Sparkes Hackers could use the Log4j bug to access secure data Shutterstock / Tammy54 A major security flaw has been discovered in a piece of software called Log4j, which … Read more