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Log4j vulnerability and does it affect you?

A security bulletin was shared regarding a 0-day vulnerability for the Apache java logging library ‘log4j’ version 2+. What was shared was a discovery that this library could be severely exploited through Remote Code Execution (RCE) by handling a specific string within the library. This vulnerability has been considered critical, obtaining a 10/10 on the […]

How to Install Java on a Dedicated Server?

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Installing Java on a dedicated server isn’t quite the same as a desktop machine where visiting a URL, clicking and confirming, then voila you’re done. Installing Java on a KnownHost dedicated server hosting account isn’t a huge undertaking, but there is a bit more to it. Installing Java Prerequisites Before running through the steps to install, […]