Apache Open Source Callout, Log4J Ransomware and More

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January 11th, 2021

 

Today's Headlines and the latest #cybernews from the desk of the #CISO:

Apache Foundation Calls Out Open-Source Leechers

Night Sky ransomware uses Log4j bug to hack VMware Horizon servers

CISA director: Log4Shell has not resulted in ‘significant’ government intrusions yet

Microsoft Details 'powerdir' macOS Vulnerability Leading to Data Leaks

North Korean Hackers Start New Year with Attacks on Russian Foreign Ministry

 

Story Links:

https://www.securityweek.com/apache-foundation-calls-out-open-source-leechers (https://www.securityweek.com/apache-foundation-calls-out-open-source-leechers)

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/night-sky-ransomware-uses-log4j-bug-to-hack-vmware-horizon-servers/ (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/night-sky-ransomware-uses-log4j-bug-to-hack-vmware-horizon-servers/)

https://therecord.media/cisa-director-log4shell-has-not-resulted-in-significant-government-intrusions-yet/ (https://therecord.media/cisa-director-log4shell-has-not-resulted-in-significant-government-intrusions-yet/)

https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-details-powerdir-macos-vulnerability-leading-data-leaks (https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-details-powerdir-macos-vulnerability-leading-data-leaks)

https://thehackernews.com/2022/01/north-korean-hackers-start-new-year.html (https://thehackernews.com/2022/01/north-korean-hackers-start-new-year.html)

 

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