<p>Despite Java being a favorite target of cyber-criminals and online attackers, only 1 percent of all enterprise systems have the latest version installed.</p><p>Java is the application development language of the Internet. It is everywhere on the Web. Although it is regularly updated, it has always contained serious flaws that make it an inviting target for hackers and cyber-criminals.</p><p>In 2012, Java applications became software components most targeted by cyber-attackers, but companies have still not worked to cull older versions of the popular software from their systems, according to a research report released on July 18 by security firm Bit9.</p><p>The study, based on data from more than 1 million endpoints, showed that computers and devices in an enterprisewhether desktops, laptops, servers or point-of-sale systemshad, on average, 1.6 versions of Java installed. Almost two-thirds of endpoints had two or more versions of the software installed, Bit9 stated in the report.</p><p><a href="http://www.eweek.com/security/obsolete-java-a-security-threat-on-corporate-desktops-says-bit9/">Keep reading...</a></p>