Oracle is the latest troll vendor under fire for (ahem) 'potentially unwanted' shovelware. Mac users installing or updating to the latest version Java are finding their shinies infected with the 'much loved' Ask Toolbar. This thing returns poor, ad-infested results, and silently changes your browser settings. At best, this thing is irritating adware. At worst, it's a Trojan that tracks all the sites you visit.
Java had enough security flaws in its use via websites and zero advantages for Mac users that Apple updated Lion and Mountain Lion to disable its use in browsers.
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Ed 'the' Bott reports: For years, Oracle has tormented Windows users by bundling adware.using deceptive methods to convince customers to install [it]. Oracle has begun bundling the Ask adware.for the Mac.as well, changing homepages. As with its Windows counterpart, the Java installer selects the option to install the Ask app by default. [It] returns low-quality results.heavily loaded with ads, most of which are not clearly distinguished from organic [results].
[This] comes on the heels of Lenovo's disastrous scandal with the Superfish adware. IAC, the parent corporation that owns Ask.com.pays a commission to Oracle. And Peter Cohen cuts to the chase: If you strive to keep your Mac free of adware.you may want to forgo installing Java. Unless you absolutely need Java on your Mac, don't bother with it.
And if you have to, get ready to de-adware your Mac. You may call it 'adware,' but Steve Dent calls it ****ware: Megayachts aren't going to buy themselves, [so] Larry Ellison's Oracle [is] picking up extra cash.by slipping adware.on your OSX-equipped MacBook.
[The Java installer] will hijack your browser's search functions and deliver iffy, ad-laden results while being tricky for neophytes to remove. [It] seems particularly bad timing considering how fresh the Lenovo adware installation fiasco is in everybody's minds. Did you say 'tricky' to uninstall? Neil Hughes et al beg to differ: Fortunately, uninstalling the Ask extension is relatively simple. Safari users can.navigat[e] to the Extensions menu.while Chrome users can uninstall directly from the Ask toolbar's help menu. But cashxx urges you to make your voice Hurd: [You're fired -Ed.] Start complaining!!!
At the bottom under “Report an Issue”.select “Comments and/or Suggestions.” If thats not enough for you send the CEOs an email.mark.hurd@oracle.com and safra.catz@oracle.com they seem to hold a joint CEO positions. Meanwhile, Andrew 'Malarkey' Clarke waxes vindicated: I haven’t installed Java on my Macs for years and I never will. This makes me glad about that. Update: Graham Cluley clues us in to the other dangerous software included in the package: If you run Java.you are increasing your attack surface. [It] has a pitiful track record when it comes to exploitable vulnerabilities. I think it's great that Oracle is showing its contempt for its users in this way.
They don't care about whether folks might not wants ads [in] their search results, and their default home page changed. They care much more about making a few bucks. It's good to know where we all stand.
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I've been having this issue with Java Update Scheduler running on his own and ramming my CPU usage to 80%, 10 to 15 minutes everytime after I boot the PC, and everytime I need to manually close it. I've searched it up online and people recommended setting s manual task scheduler for it, I did, it didnt work. Some people recommended disabling 'check for updates' in the Java configure window but I didnt even have Java installed, I have no idea where this came from and how that process starts and why. So I installed Java, disabled updates and I still get this issue every time I boot the PC, I officially give up since I dont know what to do anymore.
Please give me some suggestions. I've been having this issue with Java Update Scheduler running on his own and ramming my CPU usage to 80%, 10 to 15 minutes everytime after I boot the PC, and everytime I need to manually close it. I've searched it up online and people recommended setting s manual task scheduler for it, I did, it didnt work. Some people recommended disabling 'check for updates' in the Java configure window but I didnt even have Java installed, I have no idea where this came from and how that process starts and why.