DHS warns on Java security

[uc50ic4more]

Just read this:

http://www.networkworld.com/community/bl...ake-2-years-fix

Buckle up!

 

[Jimmy9190]

Originally Posted By: uc50ic4more
Just read this:

http://www.networkworld.com/community/bl...ake-2-years-fix

Buckle up!


After reading that article and the other replies here in this thread, and also reading this article:

https://blog.avast.com/2012/08/30/how-do-i-disable-java-in-my-browser/

I have just removed Java from my computer and wife's laptop. When Oracle comes out with a 100% fix for Java I may reconsider using it. Until then, we will not use it at all for any reason. We have enough problems as it is without more computer garbage giving us grief.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-fix-the-oracle-java-browser-hole-2013-1

Java has a patch for this problem now. If you update java, you should be OK. I've had numerous problems updating Java, so I usually manually uninstall it and install the latest version.

edit oops, I see someone already posted about the patch.


That sounds like the best relief..... Uninstall prior to installing the latest version.
Sure it's a PITA, in order to alleviate the issues, but when you have kids that have many games installed, Java is essential to run most of them.

 

[KrisZ]

I uninstalled Java all together and tell my firends and family to do so as well. So far I did not encounter a situation where I needed java, so it's not a big deal for me not to have it installed.

 

[daman]

Originally Posted By: uc50ic4more
The Anonymous Twitter feed just had a link to this article explaining to Windows users how to disable Java:

http://communities.washingtontimes.com/n...security-warni/

I went to that link and used the "do i have java" test, said i don't, so good thing?

 

[97tbird]

Originally Posted By: daman

I went to that link and used the "do i have java" test, said i don't, so good thing?


I think that should be good - I did the same and got this
Quote:
No working Java was detected on your system. Install Java by clicking the button below

So I guess I am safe, too

 

[daman]

Originally Posted By: 97tbird
Originally Posted By: daman

I went to that link and used the "do i have java" test, said i don't, so good thing?


I think that should be good - I did the same and got this
Quote:
No working Java was detected on your system. Install Java by clicking the button below

So I guess I am safe, too

Yea i got the same.