hazelnut 2 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 That is what is being recommended by security firms in the light of concerns that it leaves machines open to attacks. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/27/us-cybersecurity-java-idUSBRE87Q18820120827 There is also a test page so you can tell if your java version is exploitable http://www.isjavaexploitable.com/ (I'm glad I don't have java installed and haven't for quite a few years) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nodles 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 I'm using NoScript which blocks all Java and JavaScripts automatically (if I don't enable them manually). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWebAtom 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 I know Google Chrome doesn't run Java content without manual approval. Do other browsers do this too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andavari 1 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 Microsoft Java and Oracle Java aren't on my machine, and haven't been for years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazelnut 2 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 A lot of machines that go to repair shops have outdated java versions on them Thing is though it is also the latest java version that is vulnerable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisD 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 Also Java-less for a long long time. Unless you specifically need Java, (gaming maybe?), it's not really worth having on your machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nodles 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 Games and some sites (like online banks) use Java. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_B 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 Games and some sites (like online banks) use Java. Actions to take :- 1. Switch to a bank that allows use of Non-IE browsers and excludes Java from its requirements 2. Check whether the bank's casual attitude has leaked information that has/may result in identity fraud against you. This may help http://www.topcashback.co.uk/credit_expert_free_experian_credit_report/ 3. Uninstall Java. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corona 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks Hazelnut. I use Waterfox now and updated to Java7 update7 (64bit) and that warning site says my version is safe. NoScript keeps Java off till I tell it to run anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeW 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Security update issued on 30/08/2012 http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp#win Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taximan48 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Oracle has issued fixes. http://www.zdnet.com/oracle-issues-major-java-security-fix-recommends-immediate-action-7000003517/ I still don't use Java though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazelnut 2 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Didn't last long did it, another vulnerability found in latest patched version http://www.pcworld.com/article/261788/researchers_find_critical_vulnerability_in_java_7_patch_hours_after_release.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winapp2.ini 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Poor Java. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWebAtom 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Some fun facts: JavaRa (the Java repair/removal tool that I write/maintain) download numbers have quadrupled since Oracle's mess started. An average of 18,000 people are using it to remove Java every single day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeW 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Didn't last long did it, another vulnerability found in latest patched version http://www.pcworld.c...er_release.html Yup, Nearly as many updates as Firefox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andavari 1 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 I know Google Chrome doesn't run Java content without manual approval. Do other browsers do this too? The last time I actually used Java for anything was to use Trend Micro Housecall, their free online virus scan which would prompt in both those old versions of IE and Firefox. I do remember visiting a site years ago which back then has some nifty Java stuff on it that automatically ran in both IE and Firefox with not prompting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Fast 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Are you guys trying to kill Java? I never trusted Java, seeing it is a multi-platform attack surface. We need fewer attack areas, not more! Thanks for the update! Bye bye, java! Pity that Open Office uses it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Fast 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Yup, Nearly as many updates as Firefox But less secure, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winapp2.ini 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 For Firefox users: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andavari 1 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Are you guys trying to kill Java? Virtually bury it next to the buggy and always vulnerable Flash Player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winapp2.ini 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 The difference is Java actually does some nice things. Unlike flash. I hate flash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tr3bg0D 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2012 I have never installed Java on any of my systems and refuse to install Java just because a program needs it to run. If a program requires Java, I don't use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winapp2.ini 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2012 I keep it around for Minecraft, mostly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Fast 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2012 I have never installed Java on any of my systems and refuse to install Java just because a program needs it to run. If a program requires Java, I don't use it. I used to think that way, but then, your stuck with supporting MS with Office 2007/2010/etc... Else, using freebie Open Office... Which is more evil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winapp2.ini 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2012 Or LibreOffice! But still requires Java Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites