Java Security

I have to openly admit that I am relatively uneducated on "online-security" threats. I thought that this would probably be a good place to get information from regarding potential threats in surfing online. (who would know better than Java Programmers?). I am hoping to get a feel for the reality of potential online security threats... Does the average person really need to worry? Or is this just another meme being sent around by the government (I may be a conspiracy theorist at heart). If there is indeed a real threat, what can you do to really help secure yourself?

Erik Parkette | [Home Security|http://www.home-security-rochester-ny.com/home-security/home-security-shutters-who-would-have-thought] Buff.