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Java 8 installer fun

2015-03-06 22:14:50.119371+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

Java 8 Update 40 Installer App Fun!

So in conclusion… That’s a really nifty “Ask Toolbar installer” with arbitrary package installer Oracle. It’s also a great delivery vehicle for malware by nefarious folks. Heck, bundle Java along with your Trojan and the “Verify Java” page would open too! Sheesh. ...

Further evidence that the use of Java indicates a lack of knowledge about software development.

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