Yet another security flaw was discovered in the current version of Java that allows cyber criminals to install software on computers without the owner’s knowledge or consent. The software allows cyber criminals to perform all sorts of mischief on the target computer ranging from turning the computer into a zombie to identity theft.
Java is the most used browser extensions (add-on) – even more widely used than Adobe’s Flash.
If you’re interested in what security experts have to say about Java, please read this excellent article from Reuters.
In this article, Microsoft (Internet Explorer) was the only browser provider who commented, and then only as it pertains to updates issued for IE6,7, and 8. What about IE9, Chrome and Firefox? Do you have an opinion on those?
There are crooks and there are the ones who do it to show they can do it both types are criminal because it harms personal property and should carry a high price for committing these acts. Whats the answer, I don’t know, as far as I know there are no silver bullets .
I read somewhere that there was an update to the Java program last week, that fixed a flaw in it, and this new version is much safer. I don’t know if this is the same issue that is being talked about in this article. The article I read said to update Java to the most current version, because it is the most safe. The article also said to delete any older versions of Java in the add/remove programs list. I, too, use Chrome, so I don’t know how all this applies as compared to those who use IE.
I simply uninstalled it after the last security scare months ago and haven’t missed it a bit.