Despite a global scramble to patch the critical Log4j zero-day vulnerability discovered over two years ago, it remains a persistent threat. Complex software dependencies hinder comprehensive patching, allowing nation-state actors and cybercriminal groups to exploit unpatched systems. In a recent campaign, attackers deployed cryptocurrency miners and installed malicious backdoor scripts to control compromised systems. This highlights the challenge of eradicating longstanding unpatched vulnerabilities.

Yale New Haven Health notifies nearly 5.6M people of breach
Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) has reported a data breach affecting around 5.6 million individuals, making it the largest healthcare data breach so far