Sun Microsystems is seeking to revamp the way in which security is executed in Java. The new Java verifier will replace the existing verifier utilized in the sandbox security model. The verifier checks data access routes to ensure application safety and prevent entrusted code from infiltrating before a Java application is run by a Java Virtual Machine. “Crack the Verifier!” invites developers to participate in testing the technology, which is planned for inclusion in Java Platform, Standard Edition (SE) 6 next summer.”]
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