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In reply to the discussion: So, about this java thing. [View all]

glinda

(14,807 posts)
7. I read that Apple did it automatically for the Mac. Am I wrong? Where do I
Tue Jan 15, 2013, 05:48 PM
Jan 2013

need to go to find out if I need to do anything?

So, about this java thing. [View all] cbayer Jan 2013 OP
My IT director hubby said go out to woodsprite Jan 2013 #1
Thanks, woodsprite. It seemed kind of off to me. cbayer Jan 2013 #2
I don't even trust Adobe notifications woodsprite Jan 2013 #3
I would not. Agschmid Jan 2013 #4
I haven't seen any Apple updates for these for a while. Just iTunes, Remote, etc. freshwest Jan 2013 #5
There is some kind of significant Java breach right now that has led to all cbayer Jan 2013 #6
I read that Apple did it automatically for the Mac. Am I wrong? Where do I glinda Jan 2013 #7
I couldn't tell you. I haven't received any updates and I still have java disabled for now. cbayer Jan 2013 #8
Where do I go to disable it? I went to Utilities glinda Jan 2013 #9
You have to do it in your browser. What one(s) are you using. cbayer Jan 2013 #10
Also Firefox...how???? glinda Jan 2013 #11
Done cept for Firefox. : > ) glinda Jan 2013 #12
I don't use it, so I don't know, but there was a link somewhere on DU that cbayer Jan 2013 #13
Looked and followed but those tabs didn't come up for me. glinda Jan 2013 #14
FWIW, I got another notice that a fix is available at the Oracle site. cbayer Jan 2013 #15
Do we need both the Java and the Java FX? Am sooo confused. glinda Jan 2013 #16
Yes, the patch (or security update or whatever they are calling it). cbayer Jan 2013 #17
Did you add on NoScript? It disables the heck outta Java. Every site says 'You have disabled Java.' freshwest Jan 2013 #22
Update - Java Security 'Fix' Is Disguised Malware Attack cbayer Jan 2013 #18
Did you see this? REP Jan 2013 #19
I had heard that they disabled using an update, which explains why cbayer Jan 2013 #20
Well, you can leave it turned off in your browser settings REP Jan 2013 #21
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