Oracle reveals plans for Java security improvements

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  1. ronjor

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    https://www.infoworld.com/d/security/oracle-reveals-plans-java-security-improvements-219744
     
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    From the article.
    So, we shall see.
     
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    Mixed Reviews on Oracle’s Java Security Update:
    http://threatpost.com/mixed-reviews-on-oracles-java-security-update/
     
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    :cautious: Keywords being: :cautious:
    @ Oracle - the proof is in the pudding, throw your third party bundlers out.
    Read your actual code before you release it - perhaps have Google give it a read.
    Minimize the amount of MSCONFIG items the software creates ! Remove the phone-home tools, - or - show some transparency and clearly show an opt-out.

    Software phoning home every day, every thirty minutes or at every start-up is no longer a de-facto "in-thing". Perhaps your Marketing department is as bloated and flawed as your software.

    I do not support businesses that employ your software as it is a bridge for additional exploits.
     
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    Not good enough, Oracle - promises to secure Java are too little, too late:
    http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/06/03/oracle-promises-secure-java/
     
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    Oracle Addresses Java’s Symptoms, But Doesn’t Cure Sickness:
    http://threatpost.com/oracle-addresses-javas-symptoms-but-doesnt-cure-sickness/
     
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    Java used to be seen as one of the more secure/safer programming/development language. Unfortunately...

    Source: What the latest Java flaw really means

    There's also this: Why is Java labeled as a secure language

    As much as I and most others hate the slow response and constant security problems, I think we need to be fair to Oracle: Java is a prime target now. Imagine you are in their shoes: "your" program is constantly under attack and "you" need to ensure compatibility of sorts for enterprise use. Patching and/or redesigning the architecture without breaking things would be very hard and takes time. It wouldn't be an overnight process.

    It's easy to bash them but I'll give Oracle some benefit of doubt. I honestly hope they manage to come up with something that improves the situation. Quarterly release IMO is nuts, monthly or 6 weeks sounds like a better compromise to me.

    Meanwhile, here's a good article:
    Dealing with Java 7 vulnerabilities
     
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