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Java SE is a platform-independent programming language. It is used on all operating systems – Windows and *nix-based, which increases the scope of exploiting a security vulnerability in Java. I will examine two critical Java security vulnerabilities exploited in the wild during the last few months.Applets in a sandboxJava applets use a sandbox, which restricts […]

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Experts at SophosLabs have identified a new malware attack that is targeting both Mac and Windows computers, exploiting the infamous Java security vulnerability that allowed the Flashback botnet to commandeer 600,000 Macs.Internet users who visit compromised webpages may find themselves at risk of infection via a Java exploit that downloads malicious software onto their computer.The […]

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Symantec Security Response, along with some other security vendors, reported the discovery of the OSX.Flashback malware recently patched by Apple. Many people may be surprised to learn the infection volume is reported at over 600,000 computers. On a new front, we have recently identified new Java Applet malware, which uses the Oracle Java SE Remote […]

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