Hi all, I am in a dilemma...
Apparently to access a web, i will need have Java installed. From what I read on the web, it seems that there is always security problems with that program. It's why I've never installed, but now I have to use it.
So, what would be your recommendations to avoid any inconvenience related to Java ?
One that I have in mind is to activate when I enter this page, and then disable it when is longer needed.
Java has been pretty good about patching its program. Depending on how often you access this particular website you could always uninstall Java after visiting the site and then reinstall on an "as needed" basis. If this is a website you'll be using on a daily basis then I'd leave Java installed and check the Java website frequently for updates and/or patches.
java.com: Java + You
Two other free websites that might help you find updates/patches are Secunia PSI and Patch My PC.
Mostly Java is not required for browsing. If you must use it check the settings shown in the link below and enable/ disable when needed.
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/201...rity-controls/
Callender exactly my point. It's seldom needed.
That is exactly why I warned abort a possible hoax. One ticks on the Java to install it and who knows what one will get.
If for what ever reason I needed Java I would only get from Java and no where else.
Hi,
Instead of installing java why not use Chrome which already has it installed
Then you can just use Chrome when you go to this site,
Oracle is a on a quarterly update cycle so that's 3 months with usually no fixes.
Making it the most vulnerable add-ons to have installed.
Can only be accessed by Internet Explorer
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/201...rity-controls/
But turning it off when no longer needed. I would have no problem ? With java and everything related to it.
Yep,
I would make sure even the java toolkit is also disabled then,
Make sure your set on Show all add-ons and not just active add-ons too :)
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