Thursday, 11 December 2014

What is Java? Do you really need it?

What is Java?

Java is a programming language and computing platform first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It's now owned and maintained by Oracle, and since Java was created quite a number of utilities, games, and business applications have been programmed for use in the Java platform.

Java has numerous security issues

Oracle claims that Java is fast, secure, and reliable... but this isn't necessarily true. Nearly every version of Java is compromised by hackers at some point which allows them to inject Java-based viruses and spyware into your computer. You are constantly prompted with bothersome pop-ups to install the latest Java versions, which are simply intended to patch up all of the security holes that have been discovered by hackers in the previous releases. You would think that a company like Oracle would be more responsible and proactive where designing a secure Java platform is concerned, but this is not the case, and end users become victims of hackers because of Oracle's design flaws.

Java's flaws aren't fixed in a timely fashion

Researchers continually find bugs in Java, even after Oracle releases patches intended to fix said security issues in the software through annoying critical updates. The researchers say that vulnerabilities in Java's plugins are capable of allowing invisible malware (viruses and spyware) downloads into victims’ computers via their web browsers. Some issues facilitate successful code execution attacks. Oracle is regularly criticized for taking months to address security flaws, and even then only fixing a small subset of the issues.

Hackers use Java to penetrate victims' computers

Java’s security problems are much more than theoretical, exploits that took advantage of Java security flaws were included in the heavily-circulated “Blackhole cybercriminal software kit” as well as the “Metasploit penetration testing toolset”. These tool sets have allowed hackers to invade people's computers remotely, and to execute unwanted spyware and virus-infected code in victim's computers without the victims knowing where said infections came from.

Some programs need Java installed or they won't work

Unfortunately, Java is still used by many reputable programmers these days, which is upsetting if you don't want to risk having Java on your computer in the first place. Oracle says that the responsibility of security falls onto users (not Oracle) to protect their own machines. This isn't good, because anti-virus and anti-spyware programs often do not detect malicious Java code until it's already been downloaded into your computer, and by that time it's probably already running in the background which makes infections even more difficult to remove.

Uninstall Java if you don't need it

Obviously, applications and websites that rely on Java will not work unless you have Java installed. Security researchers suggest that users should simply turn off Java if it's not needed, but the best way to see if you need Java is to simply uninstall it. Then, open up the programs, games and utilities that you often use on your computer. In most cases, programs that rely on Java will either prompt you to re-install Java, or they simply won't work at all. You can then re-download and re-install Java to make the Java-based programs that you use work once again.

Consider alternatives that do not run on the Java platform

If you do use programs, applications or games that need the Java platform installed in order to operate, consider looking for possible alternatives to those programs that don't require Java in the first place. Once you've found some viable non-Java alternatives, then you can uninstall Java and be done with it's security issues and annoying updates forever.

If you need to use Java, stay secure

If you need to have Java installed, there are really only two ways that you can keep your computer secure. First, you have to install the latest version every time you see one of those annoying Java updates pop up on the screen. Yes, they are time-consuming to download and install, but without them you will surely be open to Java's older vulnerabilities. Second, use a good anti-virus program, be sure to keep it updated, do not let it expire, and remember to perform regular virus scans to ensure your computer is safe.

What do you think of Java?

Do you think that Oracle should be more proactive where Java's security is concerned?

  •  Yes
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What is Java?

Java is a programming language and computing platform first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It's now owned and maintained by Oracle, and since Java was created quite a number of utilities, games, and business applications have been programmed for use in the Java platform.

Java has numerous security issues

Oracle claims that Java is fast, secure, and reliable... but this isn't necessarily true. Nearly every version of Java is compromised by hackers at some point which allows them to inject Java-based viruses and spyware into your computer. You are constantly prompted with bothersome pop-ups to install the latest Java versions, which are simply intended to patch up all of the security holes that have been discovered by hackers in the previous releases. You would think that a company like Oracle would be more responsible and proactive where designing a secure Java platform is concerned, but this is not the case, and end users become victims of hackers because of Oracle's design flaws.

Java's flaws aren't fixed in a timely fashion

Researchers continually find bugs in Java, even after Oracle releases patches intended to fix said security issues in the software through annoying critical updates. The researchers say that vulnerabilities in Java's plugins are capable of allowing invisible malware (viruses and spyware) downloads into victims’ computers via their web browsers. Some issues facilitate successful code execution attacks. Oracle is regularly criticized for taking months to address security flaws, and even then only fixing a small subset of the issues.

Hackers use Java to penetrate victims' computers

Java’s security problems are much more than theoretical, exploits that took advantage of Java security flaws were included in the heavily-circulated “Blackhole cybercriminal software kit” as well as the “Metasploit penetration testing toolset”. These tool sets have allowed hackers to invade people's computers remotely, and to execute unwanted spyware and virus-infected code in victim's computers without the victims knowing where said infections came from.

Some programs need Java installed or they won't work

Unfortunately, Java is still used by many reputable programmers these days, which is upsetting if you don't want to risk having Java on your computer in the first place. Oracle says that the responsibility of security falls onto users (not Oracle) to protect their own machines. This isn't good, because anti-virus and anti-spyware programs often do not detect malicious Java code until it's already been downloaded into your computer, and by that time it's probably already running in the background which makes infections even more difficult to remove.

Uninstall Java if you don't need it

Obviously, applications and websites that rely on Java will not work unless you have Java installed. Security researchers suggest that users should simply turn off Java if it's not needed, but the best way to see if you need Java is to simply uninstall it. Then, open up the programs, games and utilities that you often use on your computer. In most cases, programs that rely on Java will either prompt you to re-install Java, or they simply won't work at all. You can then re-download and re-install Java to make the Java-based programs that you use work once again.

Consider alternatives that do not run on the Java platform

If you do use programs, applications or games that need the Java platform installed in order to operate, consider looking for possible alternatives to those programs that don't require Java in the first place. Once you've found some viable non-Java alternatives, then you can uninstall Java and be done with it's security issues and annoying updates forever.

If you need to use Java, stay secure

If you need to have Java installed, there are really only two ways that you can keep your computer secure. First, you have to install the latest version every time you see one of those annoying Java updates pop up on the screen. Yes, they are time-consuming to download and install, but without them you will surely be open to Java's older vulnerabilities. Second, use a good anti-virus program, be sure to keep it updated, do not let it expire, and remember to perform regular virus scans to ensure your computer is safe.

What do you think of Java?

Do you think that Oracle should be more proactive where Java's security is concerned?

  •  Yes
  •  No
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What is Java?

Java is a programming language and computing platform first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It's now owned and maintained by Oracle, and since Java was created quite a number of utilities, games, and business applications have been programmed for use in the Java platform.

Java has numerous security issues

Oracle claims that Java is fast, secure, and reliable... but this isn't necessarily true. Nearly every version of Java is compromised by hackers at some point which allows them to inject Java-based viruses and spyware into your computer. You are constantly prompted with bothersome pop-ups to install the latest Java versions, which are simply intended to patch up all of the security holes that have been discovered by hackers in the previous releases. You would think that a company like Oracle would be more responsible and proactive where designing a secure Java platform is concerned, but this is not the case, and end users become victims of hackers because of Oracle's design flaws.

Java's flaws aren't fixed in a timely fashion

Researchers continually find bugs in Java, even after Oracle releases patches intended to fix said security issues in the software through annoying critical updates. The researchers say that vulnerabilities in Java's plugins are capable of allowing invisible malware (viruses and spyware) downloads into victims’ computers via their web browsers. Some issues facilitate successful code execution attacks. Oracle is regularly criticized for taking months to address security flaws, and even then only fixing a small subset of the issues.

Hackers use Java to penetrate victims' computers

Java’s security problems are much more than theoretical, exploits that took advantage of Java security flaws were included in the heavily-circulated “Blackhole cybercriminal software kit” as well as the “Metasploit penetration testing toolset”. These tool sets have allowed hackers to invade people's computers remotely, and to execute unwanted spyware and virus-infected code in victim's computers without the victims knowing where said infections came from.

Some programs need Java installed or they won't work

Unfortunately, Java is still used by many reputable programmers these days, which is upsetting if you don't want to risk having Java on your computer in the first place. Oracle says that the responsibility of security falls onto users (not Oracle) to protect their own machines. This isn't good, because anti-virus and anti-spyware programs often do not detect malicious Java code until it's already been downloaded into your computer, and by that time it's probably already running in the background which makes infections even more difficult to remove.

Uninstall Java if you don't need it

Obviously, applications and websites that rely on Java will not work unless you have Java installed. Security researchers suggest that users should simply turn off Java if it's not needed, but the best way to see if you need Java is to simply uninstall it. Then, open up the programs, games and utilities that you often use on your computer. In most cases, programs that rely on Java will either prompt you to re-install Java, or they simply won't work at all. You can then re-download and re-install Java to make the Java-based programs that you use work once again.

Consider alternatives that do not run on the Java platform

If you do use programs, applications or games that need the Java platform installed in order to operate, consider looking for possible alternatives to those programs that don't require Java in the first place. Once you've found some viable non-Java alternatives, then you can uninstall Java and be done with it's security issues and annoying updates forever.

If you need to use Java, stay secure

If you need to have Java installed, there are really only two ways that you can keep your computer secure. First, you have to install the latest version every time you see one of those annoying Java updates pop up on the screen. Yes, they are time-consuming to download and install, but without them you will surely be open to Java's older vulnerabilities. Second, use a good anti-virus program, be sure to keep it updated, do not let it expire, and remember to perform regular virus scans to ensure your computer is safe.

What do you think of Java?

Do you think that Oracle should be more proactive where Java's security is concerned?

  •  Yes
  •  No
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What is Java?

Java is a programming language and computing platform first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It's now owned and maintained by Oracle, and since Java was created quite a number of utilities, games, and business applications have been programmed for use in the Java platform.

Java has numerous security issues

Oracle claims that Java is fast, secure, and reliable... but this isn't necessarily true. Nearly every version of Java is compromised by hackers at some point which allows them to inject Java-based viruses and spyware into your computer. You are constantly prompted with bothersome pop-ups to install the latest Java versions, which are simply intended to patch up all of the security holes that have been discovered by hackers in the previous releases. You would think that a company like Oracle would be more responsible and proactive where designing a secure Java platform is concerned, but this is not the case, and end users become victims of hackers because of Oracle's design flaws.

Java's flaws aren't fixed in a timely fashion

Researchers continually find bugs in Java, even after Oracle releases patches intended to fix said security issues in the software through annoying critical updates. The researchers say that vulnerabilities in Java's plugins are capable of allowing invisible malware (viruses and spyware) downloads into victims’ computers via their web browsers. Some issues facilitate successful code execution attacks. Oracle is regularly criticized for taking months to address security flaws, and even then only fixing a small subset of the issues.

Hackers use Java to penetrate victims' computers

Java’s security problems are much more than theoretical, exploits that took advantage of Java security flaws were included in the heavily-circulated “Blackhole cybercriminal software kit” as well as the “Metasploit penetration testing toolset”. These tool sets have allowed hackers to invade people's computers remotely, and to execute unwanted spyware and virus-infected code in victim's computers without the victims knowing where said infections came from.

Some programs need Java installed or they won't work

Unfortunately, Java is still used by many reputable programmers these days, which is upsetting if you don't want to risk having Java on your computer in the first place. Oracle says that the responsibility of security falls onto users (not Oracle) to protect their own machines. This isn't good, because anti-virus and anti-spyware programs often do not detect malicious Java code until it's already been downloaded into your computer, and by that time it's probably already running in the background which makes infections even more difficult to remove.

Uninstall Java if you don't need it

Obviously, applications and websites that rely on Java will not work unless you have Java installed. Security researchers suggest that users should simply turn off Java if it's not needed, but the best way to see if you need Java is to simply uninstall it. Then, open up the programs, games and utilities that you often use on your computer. In most cases, programs that rely on Java will either prompt you to re-install Java, or they simply won't work at all. You can then re-download and re-install Java to make the Java-based programs that you use work once again.

Consider alternatives that do not run on the Java platform

If you do use programs, applications or games that need the Java platform installed in order to operate, consider looking for possible alternatives to those programs that don't require Java in the first place. Once you've found some viable non-Java alternatives, then you can uninstall Java and be done with it's security issues and annoying updates forever.

If you need to use Java, stay secure

If you need to have Java installed, there are really only two ways that you can keep your computer secure. First, you have to install the latest version every time you see one of those annoying Java updates pop up on the screen. Yes, they are time-consuming to download and install, but without them you will surely be open to Java's older vulnerabilities. Second, use a good anti-virus program, be sure to keep it updated, do not let it expire, and remember to perform regular virus scans to ensure your computer is safe.

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