Who has been hacked by Log4j?

Who was affected by Log4j

List of vendors and software affected by the Apache Log4J vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228)

# Vendor Software
4 Amazon Web Services Amazon Linux AMI
5 Apache Foundation Apache Spark
6 Apache Foundation Apache Tapestry
7 Apache Foundation Apache Nifi

How many affected by Log4j

More than 35,000 Java packages, amounting to over 8% of the Maven Central repository (the most significant Java package repository), have been impacted by the recently disclosed log4j vulnerabilities (1, 2), with widespread fallout across the software industry.

Is Log4j still a threat

Log4j remains a threat in 2023

The highest concentration of critical findings linked to Log4j were found within the first 48 hours of the vulnerability becoming known. At the time, findings often originated in the core of an application and later findings migrated to the dependences those applications rely on.

Who found Log4j vulnerability

Chen Zhaojun
Log4Shell

CVE identifier(s) CVE-2021-44228
Date discovered 24 November 2021
Date patched 6 December 2021
Discoverer Chen Zhaojun of the Alibaba Cloud Security Team
Affected software Applications logging user input using Log4j 2

Are banks affected by Log4j

In an article on americanbanker.com(2) Steve Rubinow a faculty member in computer science at DePaul University and former chief information officer of NYSE Euronext and Thomson Reuters states that “Any Bank or Fintech that uses Java applications is susceptible to the Log4j vulnerability since Log4j is a tool companies …

Which applications have Log4j

Businesses and systems affectedApache Struts. Log4j is part of the default configuration in the Apache Struts 2 application framework.Apache Solr.Apple iCloud services.Microsoft Minecraft.VMware products.

How long will Log4j last

However, if past behavior is indicative of future performance, it is likely the Log4j vulnerability will crop up for years to come.

How much damage did Log4j cause

As per Cybersecurity firm Check Point, over 800,000 exploitation attempts were detected in the first 72 hours after log4j issue became public. Experts predict that the Log4j security vulnerability could impact the entire internet. The widespread impact of the vulnerability is so large that it may take years to fix.

Is Log4j safe to use now

The widespread vulnerability that first appeared in Apache Log4j in 2021 will continue to be exploited, potentially even in worse ways than we've seen to date. The more worrisome aspect of these threats is that there's a good chance they'll continue to be exploited months or years into the future.

How bad was Log4j

Last week, a vulnerability was found in Log4j, an open-source logging library commonly used by apps and services across the internet. If left unfixed, attackers can break into systems, steal passwords and logins, extract data, and infect networks with malicious software.

What popular programs use Log4j

Businesses and systems affectedApache Struts. Log4j is part of the default configuration in the Apache Struts 2 application framework.Apache Solr.Apple iCloud services.Microsoft Minecraft.VMware products.

Was Log4j discovered in Minecraft

Many services and applications rely on Log4j, including games like Minecraft, where the vulnerability was first discovered.

Is my money at risk in the bank

All three experts said as long as your institution is federally insured, your money (up to $250,000 per account) is safe, whether it's in a Capital One account, the local bank on Main Street or a national credit union. That's not to say that all financial institutions are created equal.

Is my bank account at risk

Most deposits in banks are insured dollar-for-dollar by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. This insurance covers your principal and any interest you're owed through the date of your bank's default up to $250,000 in combined total balances.

Does Apple use log4j

Apple does include log4j with Xcode, so if you have installed Xcode, you might want to be on the lookup for an Xcode update.

Can we remove log4j

Removing the Log4j related files does not affect further backup or recovery operations. BDRSuite has also developed a utility that identifies the log4j vulnerability in its installation location then removes the vulnerable file. Note: Make sure all the backups are idle when executing the utility.

Can Log4j be removed

The log4j files can also be moved or deleted on the presentation server as a different workaround, but this stops logging for the presentation server. All config changes are still logged with the MDM and the trace logs there.

What damage can Log4j do

If left unfixed, attackers can break into systems, steal passwords and logins, extract data, and infect networks with malicious software. Log4j is used worldwide across software applications and online services, and the vulnerability requires very little expertise to exploit.

Why is Log4j so popular

The first Java Development Kit (JDK) did not include logging APIs, so that's why java logging libraries gain success, including Log4j. Log4j is one of the most widely used tools to collect information across computers systems, apps, networks, websites, etc.

How serious is Log4j vulnerability

The Apache Software Foundation, which publishes the Log4j 2 library, gave the vulnerability a CVSS score of 10 out of 10, the highest-level severity score, because of its potential for widespread exploitation and the ease with which malicious attackers can exploit it.

What software has Log4j vulnerability

A vulnerable Apache Log4j version is being used by two SolarWinds products. These are Server & Application Monitor (SAM) and Database Performance Analyzer (DPA). However, the Java Development Kit (JDK) version these products use limits the risk.

Is Minecraft safe from Log4j now

All servers running 1.18. 1 and above are completely safe. For those still running version 1.18 and older, part of the necessary fix is to add specific JVM arguments to your startup command line.

Did Minecraft fix Log4j

The Log4J exploit only affects Minecraft version 1.7 and above — so if you have Minecraft 1.6, for example, you're in the clear. Now, the first thing you should try is to update your Minecraft to version 1.18. 1, which is patched to fix the issue.

Should I pull my money out of the bank 2023

In short, if you have less than $250,000 in your account at an FDIC-insured US bank, then you almost certainly have nothing to worry about. Each deposit account owner will be insured up to $250,000 – so, for example, if you have a joint account with your spouse, your money will be insured up to $500,000.

What is the safest bank right now

5 Safest Banks in the U.S.

Bank Assets
Bank of America $2.42 trillion
Citi $1.77 trillion
Wells Fargo $1.72 trillion
U.S. Bank $585 billion