Quoted in Oracle Journal about the Java zero day exploit

Source: http://oracle.sys-con.com/node/2510668

Avira Security Software Detects Java 7 Exploits

 

“Whenever a vulnerability like this is discovered – especially when it is in a widely distributed software like Java – the bad guys are quick to write exploits that take advantage of the flaw,” said Sorin Mustaca, IT security expert at Avira. “While Oracle ultimately needs to patch Java, in the meantime we can at least prevent our customers from falling victim to the exploits.”

 

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