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Bitdefender, a real point of reference in the IT security sector, has publishedor new research on the origins and target of Log4j attacks. This research is based on the Bitdefender honeypot network and on the telemetry of hundreds of millions of endpoints and allows you to better “photograph” the issue of vulnerability that represents a concrete cyber threat at the moment. Here are all the details that emerged from the investigation carried out by Bitdefender:
Bitdefender’s new research on Log4j attacks
Bitdefender’s investigation of Log4j attacks highlights how more than 50% of the attacks are using TOR to hide the country of origin and make tracking more difficult. Furthermore, according to the data collected, Bitdefender honeypots were attacked 36,000 times in just one week, from December 9th to December 16th.
Furthermore, according to endpoint telemetry data, Germany (34%) and the United States (26%) are the main attack countries. The United States is also the main target of the attacks. In 48% of cases, in fact, the attacks are aimed precisely at US targets. The United Kingdom and Canada follow with a percentage of 8%.
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To deepen the data relating to Bitdefender’s research on Log4j attacks, you can consult the official site. The very thorough investigation captures one of the main current cyber security threats and the type of attacks in progress.