Khonsari ransomware exploiting Log4j bug to target Minecraft servers, Microsoft confirms

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Khonsari ransomware exploiting Log4Shell bug to target Minecraft servers, Microsoft confirms
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Khonsari ransomware exploiting Log4Shell bug to target Minecraft servers, Microsoft confirms

Researchers observe multiple attempts to deploy a Khonsari ransomware that hits Windows machines by making use of Log4Shell bug

Microsoft reported on Wednesday that threat actors are attempting to deliver a new family of ransomware, dubbed Khonsari, on self-hosted Minecraft server by exploiting the critical Log4jShell secur...

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