Log4J flaw turns into pandemic with over 840,000 attacks initiated within 72 hours

Hackers have used the recently discovered Log4J exploit in over 840,000 cyberattacks on major companies worldwide since last week. The open-source software flaw allows remote code execution attacks, leading to total control over a system. The attacks are mainly coming from state-sponsored groups in China, using it to deploy malware for botnets and cryptocurrency mining. Authorities urge companies to make patch fixes their top priority.