More Recommendations On the Java Security Problem

January 15 2013 by TCDavis in cyber security |No Comments

The Washington Post ran an article this morning reporting that Oracle, the company that supplies Java, has provided a patch to plug the recent security holes.  However, experts warn that problems still remain with the software, and that the safest thing to do is remove Java from your computer.  See: http://wapo.st/VfpPtR. Mac users can disable […]

NPR Just Announced : Java Software Presents High Security Risk

January 11 2013 by TCDavis in cyber security |4 Comments

Listening to National Public Radio this evening I learned that a computer program which is very common on the internet, and which has served consumers excellently for a long time, has security problems that will not be easily remedied. I’m speaking of Java. Continuing to use Java may result in your being hacked and having […]