The Wall Street Journal sometimes employs Java for dynamic charts), you don’t really need it on your computer. The good news is unless you’re running an application that requires Java (such as Citrix or Blackboard) or visiting websites that use the language (e.g.
Most of the time it’s because users neglect updating it to the latest versions, which, as with any other software, creates a major security risk. This is especially alarming because the programming language is installed on as much as 65% of all computers in the US alone.
Java is known for its security flaws - to this day, over a hundred vulnerabilities have been identified.
