Most enterprises are running legacy versions of Java in their IT estates that are leaving them open to attack.

If you've got an old Java installer sitting in your downloads folder, delete it. Oracle announced old installers are vulnerable to binary planting.

Removing all old versions of Java and running only the latest, patched versions is easier said than done. For one, new Java installs don’t necessarily uninstall the older versions automatically.

Here is how to remove the Java listing in Windows Control Panel, which may remain, even after uninstalling Java. You may run this Troubleshooter or manually edit the Registry to remove the old entry.

Oracle's Java software has long been a sore spot for Windows PC users. The default installation deceptively includes the option to install the Ask.com toolbar, a piece of irritating aware that ...