Java Exploit - Consider Disabling Java in Your Browser

Discussion in 'Security' started by HomanMotahari, Jan 15, 2013.

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    Hi Everyone,

    There is a new Java exploit making the rounds. You really should consider disabling Java in your browser.

    Here's the info:


    http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/11/us-java-security-idUSBRE90A0S320130111

    http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/11/169156325/computer-users-should-disable-java-7-due-to-security-flaw-experts-say

    And here's how to disable Java:

    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414191,00.asp


    Hooman
     
    HomanMotahari, Jan 15, 2013 IP
  2. Irop Paze

    Irop Paze Active Member

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    Very good post. This may be confusing to Linux users who aren't using Oracles Java, but are using some other open source version. I Googled and found some information, nothing authoritative that is black and white, but it appears that open java may be part of announcement. However, if you are using a web extension such as icetea then you should be good.

    I'm pulling open java 7 off my system just to be safe and using 6 as a fallback.
     
    Irop Paze, Feb 2, 2013 IP