Hello! You may have heard about the recent log4j2 vulnerability that has been plaguing much of the internet, particularly Minecraft. If you haven't heard, this exploit is quite nasty and could be used to spread viruses to your computer through a simple chat message. (That sounds like fearmongering/overreacting, but it's real.) This exploit was first discovered on December 9th, 2021. Please read this gist in full to get the information you need to keep yourself safe!
If you're a Minecraft player who wants to play multiplayer once again, but you aren't sure if you're safe from the exploit or not, here's a few things you can do to ensure you are safe.
Please note, this vulnerability only affects Minecraft Java Edition. If you play on Minecraft Bedrock edition, you should have nothing to worry about.
If you'd like to know more about this vulnerability, view Mojang's post about this exploit and how to keep yourself safe [here](https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/important