Users reluctant to switch to newer versions of Java, Flash Player, finds report

Kaspersky Lab has released its report "Evaluating the threat level of software vulnerabilities" following analysis of the prevalence of security flaws found in various programs throughout 2012. Using data from the cloud-based Kaspersky Security Network, Kaspersky Lab examined the threat posed by software vulnerabilities. The findings of the research revealed that users of older and particularly dangerous editions of Oracle Java, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader are highly reluctant to move to newer and safer versions. Click here for full story