JAVA
Apr 25, 2014 9:47:49 GMT -5
Post by Wingman on Apr 25, 2014 9:47:49 GMT -5
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Information provided courtesy of Quietman7
Information provided courtesy of Quietman7
Using Java is an unnecessary security risk...especially using older versions which have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system.
Microsoft: Unprecedented Wave of Java Exploitation
Ghosts of Java Haunt Users
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Although, Java is commonly used in business environments and many VPN providers still use it, the average user does not need to install Java software.
* Why You don't need Java
* W3Techs usage statistics and market share data of Java on the web
* Don’t Need Java? Junk It
* Is it time to give Java the boot? Experts say yes
* Java: should you remove it?
I recommend just uninstalling Java if you don't use it. How to Completely Remove Java Using JavaRa
If you're going to use Java, many security researchers and computer security organizations caution users to limit their usage and to disable Java Plug-ins or add-ons in your browsers.
If you need Java for a specific Web site, consider adopting a two-browser approach. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, consider disabling the Java plugin in Firefox, and then using an alternative browser (Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc.) with Java enabled to browse only the site(s) that require(s) it.
Krebs On Security: ...Java
To defend against this and future Java vulnerabilities, consider disabling Java in web browsers until adequate updates are available. As with any software, unnecessary features should be disabled or removed as appropriate for your environment.
US CERT: Disable Java in web browsers
* How to disable Java Plug-ins or add-ons in common web browsers .
* How to turn off Java on your browser