There were two automatic updates of Java the other day and then today yet another Java update. There had not been many previously. Is anyone else getting this? Why are there so many updates? Seems a bit odd.
but also clearly shows that Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash and Java are together responsible for two thirds of the vulnerabilities in Windows systems exploited by malware.
if you're getting 2 updates at once, perhaps you have 32bit and 64bit installed? you really don't need 64bit unless using a 64bit browser.
infact i can't remember the last time any website prompted me to allow java but i do keep it installed for a few .jar files i need to run.
I'm surprised by the Java love, I basically consider it malware... it tries very hard to get on your system and persuade you it's fine because it's on millions of PCs... well.. so is stuxnet.
Ever programmed in Java? It's an amazing language and if it's written correctly it's as good as any other.
Sure, there are a few security issues with it but a good developer knows how to avoid those.
A bad programmer makes a bad program.
It would be nice if it had an auto update feature like adobe reader does these days, rather than having to continally go through the process every few weeks.
if you're getting 2 updates at once, perhaps you have 32bit and 64bit installed? you really don't need 64bit unless using a 64bit browser.
infact i can't remember the last time any website prompted me to allow java but i do keep it installed for a few .jar files i need to run.
This. It sounds like you have both versions installed if you're getting that many updates.
I only have 64-bit installed just for Minecraft.