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News Articles: Java

A researcher recently found a vulnerability in a piece of software called Log4j, which is used in the programming language Java and essentially creates a log of activity, that can enable a hacker to take over a device.

Companies scramble to defend against newly discovered 'Log4j ' digital flaw

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed last week in an unexpected way — through the popular game Minecraft. Embedded in a common software tool, it could potentially impact billions of devices.

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By:
  • Jenna McLaughlin
A researcher recently found a vulnerability in a piece of software called Log4j, which is used in the programming language Java and essentially creates a log of activity, that can enable a hacker to take over a device.

Companies scramble to defend against newly discovered 'Log4j ' digital flaw

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed last week in an unexpected way — through the popular game Minecraft. Embedded in a common software tool, it could potentially impact billions of devices.

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By:
  • Jenna McLaughlin