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3. Um, aren't there ALWAYS zero day viruses out there?

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Thu Jan 10, 2013, 07:12 PM

Jan 2013

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Kill that Java plugin now! New 0-day exploit running wild online [View all] Bosonic Jan 2013 OP

This says "PCs". Does that include Macs too, or not? ~nt 99th_Monkey Jan 2013 #1

very probably Bosonic Jan 2013 #2

how do you disable java Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #4

There's a link at the bottom of the article Bosonic Jan 2013 #6

ok thanks - it doesn't mention Macs -- but under my Firefox preferences for content Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #24

Apple Blocks Java 7 Plug-in on OS X to Address Widespread Security Threat KareBear Jan 2013 #47

ooh goody, thanks Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #64

Um, aren't there ALWAYS zero day viruses out there? FreeBC Jan 2013 #3

Yes William Seger Jan 2013 #23

All the links on the Register article enlightenment Jan 2013 #5

It's a new version of an old problem muriel_volestrangler Jan 2013 #8

Ah. Thanks. enlightenment Jan 2013 #16

'Preciate the heads up. nt cbrer Jan 2013 #7

What can this actually DO to my PC? pscot Jan 2013 #9

Right now it's being used to distribute the Reveton malware. Xithras Jan 2013 #48

I don't browse random free porno sites etc. CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #54

Thanks for responding pscot Jan 2013 #59

Great post, ty! Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 #67

Thank you! MynameisBlarney Jan 2013 #10

Like most articles of this ilk.. sendero Jan 2013 #11

Good point. What ARE the implications of turning off Java? Jim Lane Jan 2013 #13

There are a lot of game you need Java for. RebelOne Jan 2013 #19

But that would apply only to games you access through a browser, right? Jim Lane Jan 2013 #20

If I turn off Java on my phone some of the tabs on DU don't work Turborama Jan 2013 #21

Many sites run java applications and plugins. defacto7 Jan 2013 #26

Thank you for this. Squinch Jan 2013 #12

One more reason we geezers have a love hate think with these internet machines. I keep .... marble falls Jan 2013 #14

I'd go with getting the noscripts plug-in for firefox and not clicking on any unknown links. pam4water Jan 2013 #15

that's what I do, but it's too complicated for normals. FreeBC Jan 2013 #17

Why do I even NEED Java on my computer?? What does it actually do for me?? kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #18

Almost certainly nothing Ratty Jan 2013 #22

I did. And because I can't remember even a day later how I did it, I can't turn it back on. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #55

I'm all for turning it off but, defacto7 Jan 2013 #27

If you play games on different sites, you need Java. n/t RebelOne Jan 2013 #53

I don't. I only play the mahjongg that came with Windows 7. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #56

I play at only one game site and some of the games cannot be played without Java. n/t RebelOne Jan 2013 #65

There is nothing in this post SCVDem Jan 2013 #25

Except for the one above. defacto7 Jan 2013 #28

I just had to reinstall Windows the other day freeplessinseattle Jan 2013 #29

Information help, Please left on green only Jan 2013 #30

No relation at all ... 66 dmhlt Jan 2013 #31

Many thanks for your turning me on to something that is better left on green only Jan 2013 #36

FWIW...the free Calibre program has a great reader in it, too. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #40

There is a malware posing as an Adobe reader update. Coyotl Jan 2013 #33

Many thanks for your thoughtful information left on green only Jan 2013 #35

Major reason I disable pop up windows in my browsers. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #41

Experts advice disabling of Java browser plugin steve2470 Jan 2013 #32

On DU, disabling Java will stop MineralMan Jan 2013 #34

I disabled it in FoxFire, and wasn't able to respond to a DU jury service request without it. DeschutesRiver Jan 2013 #50

Are you guys disabling Java or JavaScript? bananas Jan 2013 #62

Turns out I'd disabled javascript, not Java. DeschutesRiver Jan 2013 #63

U.S. warns on Java software as security concerns escalate Bosonic Jan 2013 #37

crap! i need it for work. govt websites critical to my job run on java. ellenfl Jan 2013 #38

yes Bosonic Jan 2013 #39

In Fire fox, go to dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #42

javascript != java Bosonic Jan 2013 #43

eerrkk....u r right.... dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #49

Firefox 17/18 blocked Java meow2u3 Jan 2013 #45

Java is disabled on my browser(s) RainDog Jan 2013 #44

Everyone make sure you're blocking JAVA, and not JAVASCRIPT Xithras Jan 2013 #46

thanks CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #52

Thanks, I didn't understand before that there was a difference. nt DeschutesRiver Jan 2013 #57

That was helpful, thanks! and-justice-for-all Jan 2013 #60

ugh CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #51

Thanks for the heads up....... nc4bo Jan 2013 #58

What about Ubuntu? n/t AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #61

Oracle Corp to fix Java security flaw "shortly" Eugene Jan 2013 #66