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What is Log4j?

August 31, 2022

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Hi, welcome to the term of the day: Log4j?

Log4j is a subsystem for recording events such as error and status reports, an important component of modern applications.

Developed by the Apache Software Foundation, Log4j is a free, open-source software package written in Java.

First released on January 8, 2001, the package became a foundational component of an extremely large number of projects due to its lightweight and easy to use characteristics.

Learn more in our article “The Log4j Exploit and Botnets.”

What is Log4j? | A10 Networks