FTC Warns That Failure to Fix Log4j Flaw Could Trigger Legal Repercussions
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The Federal Trade Commission warned companies that there could be legal repercussions if they fail to remedy a significant recent software vulnerability in open-source software tool Log4j.
The Commission’s notice cites Equifax’s $700 million settlement with the agency in 2019 as a cautionary tale. The FTC’s complaint alleged that Equifax’s failure to patch a known flaw led to the exposure of the personal information of 147 million customers. (Tonya Jo Riley / Cyberscoop)
Related: Inside Cybersecurity, FTC, Bleeping Computer, ZDNet, Redmond Channel Partner, Industrial Cyber, Infosecurity Magazine, The Record
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