Updated Servers with Log4j Security Patch
System R&D Log

Updated Servers with Log4j Security Patch

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Category: Data Security

Our Security Team has updated all web servers with the latest Java Log4j Security Patch to prevent hackers from exploiting our webservers and its systems. We are monitoring this fluent situation, maintaining the highest possible degree of security.

About Log4j

As widely published in the press worldwide, a critical flaw in commonly used software has cybersecurity experts raising alarms and all companies racing to fix the issue. The vulnerability, which was reported late last week, is in Java-based software known as "Log4j" that most organizations use to configure their applications -- and it poses potential risks for much of the internet. This software is used in most PC's, MAC's, cell phones, and smart appliances. Hackers can take control of any device, which uses this software code. Experts predict that this is one of the largest security flaws found so far in our more and more connected world.

What can you do?

We encourage all of our customers to update the web browsers on all of their devices with the latest security patch available. As one example, Chrome released a patch today. Check also for updates for your operating system. We also recommend to contact your software providers to get updates about software vulnerability and maintenance.