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As another Java flaw is discovered, is it time to disable Java completely?

  • Adithya Omanakuttan / 13 years
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After a massive Java 0-day vulnerability surfaced in August 2012, Oracle released an out-of-cycle update to combat the exploit. However, we advised our readers to simply disable Java on their web browsers to avoid the threat. Java has now become a highly vulnerable program that causes more trouble than it is worth and this is […]

Oracle releases Java 0-day vulnerability security patch

  • Adithya Omanakuttan / 13 years
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Yesterday we highlighted the Java 7 0-day vulnerability (CVE-2012-4681) that necessitated immediate attention by disabling the Java plug-in. Oracle has now addressed this vulnerability by releasing a security patch that users should install on an immediate basis. In the past, Oracle has only released updates once every 4 months. Hence it was expected that this […]

How to avoid the latest Java 0-day vulnerability

  • Adithya Omanakuttan / 13 years
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  • 3 min read

Java application software has always been extremely vulnerable due to its cross-platform nature. Exploits developed for this software platform can be used to affect various computer systems across diverse computing environments. Now, a new 0-day vulnerability is being exploited by attackers and this is causing mayhem across the computer security world. What is the vulnerability? […]