Security News > 2021 > December > Conti ransomware is exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability to the tune of millions
2021-12-22 15:48
Log4Shell is a dangerous security concern - and now Conti, a prominent ransomware group, is exploiting it to attack vulnerable servers to extort millions of dollars.
Log4Shell is the most severe vulnerability hitting systems in the end of 2021.
The Log4Shell vulnerability impacts the log4j Java library, which is used by a lot of software.
AdvIntel reported that a week after the vulnerability became public, it started being used by one of the most prolific organized Russian-speaking ransomware groups: Conti.
The organization behind Conti ransomware is well structured.
Knowledge on the Conti group grew suddenly when one disgruntled affiliate of the structure suddenly leaked material from Conti.