On 3.1.2011 11:55, Russell L. Harris wrote: > >> The major threats are web browser security holes (update often) >> especially through flash and java plug-ins, and pdf. > > Flash and java are in most web pages. Does a firewall not protect > against these threats? or are browser updates necessary even with a > firewall? >
Most web sites today do NOT have Java Applets. Javascript is NOT Java. Totally different concept, and that is very common, almost 100% of web sites do has Javascript. Firewall does not protect from Web Browser vulnerabilities, browser updates are must. -- Tomorrow, this will be part of the unchangeable past but fortunately, it can still be changed today. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
