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After I updated to Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite), why was I told to install Java after I
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<blockquote data-quote="MacInWin" data-source="post: 1627404"><p>You may have gotten away with it this time, but as a general rule it is not a good idea to click on links that offer to install things. If I wanted Java (but I don't) I would not click on a link any website offered but go directly to the developer website and download it directly from there. Many, many instances of malware and malicious software installations come from clicking on links that may or may not take you to the real site.</p><p></p><p>Also, Java is shot full of security holes, so if you do want to install it, make sure you go to Safari/Preferences/General and Uncheck the "Open 'Safe'..." box. At least you may get some minor security coverage that way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacInWin, post: 1627404"] You may have gotten away with it this time, but as a general rule it is not a good idea to click on links that offer to install things. If I wanted Java (but I don't) I would not click on a link any website offered but go directly to the developer website and download it directly from there. Many, many instances of malware and malicious software installations come from clicking on links that may or may not take you to the real site. Also, Java is shot full of security holes, so if you do want to install it, make sure you go to Safari/Preferences/General and Uncheck the "Open 'Safe'..." box. At least you may get some minor security coverage that way. [/QUOTE]
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