US Department of Homeland Security Calls On Computer Users To Disable Java
Experts urge PC users to disable Java, cite security flaw
Java Under Attack Again, Disable NowConcerns about the susceptibility of the Java programming language to cyberattacks culminated Thursday night, with a warning posted on the Department of Homeland Security’s Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-Cert) calling on the public to temporarily disable Java on their personal computers....Mac owners who use Google Chrome can go to Chrome://plugins and verify that the Java plugin is disabled. If you use Safari, you can choose Safari>Preferences, click security and uncheck the box that says “enable Java.” If you use Firefox, you can choose Tools>Add-ons, search “My add-ons” and disable any Java plugin.
Windows users can find a good guide to turning off Java on KrebsonSecurity.com.
Experts urge PC users to disable Java, cite security flaw