Oracle's latest release of its Java 7 runtime has come under scrutiny in the past few
weeks after it was found being actively exploited in malware attacks that target
Windows systems.
While so far the vulnerability has only been found being used against Windows,
Week in Geek: New Security Hole Found Just Hours After Latest Java Update Released
Security holes are nothing new, but in this case, the security hole is really bad, and there’s no telling when Oracle will get around to fixing the problem. Plus, how often do you really need Java while browsing the web? Why keep it around?
Special Note: The title refers to the latest security update of Java just released this past Thursday
Java is Insecure and Awful, It’s Time to Disable It, and Here’s How.
Please refer to our article on disabling Java here.
weeks after it was found being actively exploited in malware attacks that target
Windows systems.
While so far the vulnerability has only been found being used against Windows,
Week in Geek: New Security Hole Found Just Hours After Latest Java Update Released
Security holes are nothing new, but in this case, the security hole is really bad, and there’s no telling when Oracle will get around to fixing the problem. Plus, how often do you really need Java while browsing the web? Why keep it around?
Special Note: The title refers to the latest security update of Java just released this past Thursday
Java is Insecure and Awful, It’s Time to Disable It, and Here’s How.
Please refer to our article on disabling Java here.
Code:
http://www.howtogeek.com/122934/java-is-insecure-and-awful-its-time-to-disable-it-and-heres-how/