Java 7 Update 10 introduces new security features

[Exterminator]

Are you still using Java on your computer? Some of you may need it to run programs such as JDownloader or RSSOwl (there is Java Portable for that which does not integrate itself into web browsers), others because an Internet site they visit frequently makes use of it – heard that a lot of banks still use Java for their Internet banking offers. The chance is high on the other hand that the majority of users who read the article do not really need Java but have it still installed on their system.

Chance is also relatively high that the Java version on some systems is outdated and therefore vulnerable to Internet-based and local attacks targeting those security issues.

Oracle’s latest Java 7 Update 10 brings along new security features that can make a Java installation more secure on the computer system.[...]

Read More Here

 

[Jack]

The chance is high on the other hand that the majority of users who read the article do not really need Java but have it still installed on their system.

I'm always amazed to see how many computers have Java installed on them....and most the user don't even need it and never update it.
Having Java on your machine is a real security risk and it's always good to see some security updates from Oracle.... This security updates seem to cover the possibility of being exploited of old java versions..
If I would really need Java then I would chose the HIGH security level ( High restrictions for web based Java content that attempts to run on an old version.)