In a warning issued on Thursday, the Dutch National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) says organizations should still be aware of risks connected to Log4j attacks and remain vigilant for ongoing threats.
Even though the aftermath of recent incidents connected to Log4Shell exploitation was “not too bad” because many organizations have acted quickly to mitigate these critical vulnerabilities, the NCSC says that threat actors are most likely still planning to breach new targets.
“It is expected that malicious parties will continue to search for vulnerable systems and carry out targeted attacks in the coming period,” the Dutch cybersecurity agency said.
“It is therefore important to remain vigilant. The NCSC advises organizations to continue to monitor whether vulnerable systems are used and to apply updates or mitigating measures where necessary.
“In addition, the NCSC advises directors to stay alert by informing themselves about Log4j and the possible impact of abuse on business continuity.”
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