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I’ve always wondered how many vulnerable devices

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are out there.

3-billion-devices

Now I know.

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  1. Justin RovangFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Judging from your screenshot - 3 Billion, +1 ;)

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  2. Michael JankeFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    :)

    Unfortunately at both work and home I have one app that needs Java, otherwise I'd uninstall it.

    --Mike

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