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In reply to the discussion: Turn off your Java plug-ins RIGHT FUGGIN NOW!!!!! [View all]CountAllVotes
(20,864 posts)15. you could be next
I was using the laptop earlier today for about 1 hour and left for the day.
Came back and restarted the whole thing from scratch and there it was.
My server didn't even know of it. When I told them what Homeland Security said re: it they freaked. Uh huh ...
Got a laptop with Windows 2000 on it? If you don't you too are at risk unless:
1. Using Firefox or Chrome.
Make sure Java is disabled in Firefox. Script ok to leave enabled is the word.
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If you go into your addons/plugins it's should have an "update now" at the end the java
Lone_Star_Dem
Jan 2013
#4
As of this morning Mozilla has made Java "Click-to-Play" on a per site/ per visit basis...
Earth Bound Misfit
Jan 2013
#41
tnx.am on kindle fire hd. does it affect. there was java tab in laptop control panel didn't click.
UTUSN
Jan 2013
#29
O.K., here's more of my problem: I've got Java 6and the tech article said nothing earlier than Java7
UTUSN
Jan 2013
#32
The Security tab > Untick enable Java content is a new feature in Ver 7 update 10...
Earth Bound Misfit
Jan 2013
#38
tnx back pecking. is this a temporary situation. should I just governorate off ie laptop nt
UTUSN
Jan 2013
#42
Just UNinstalled my Java 6 (didn't see any JavaSCRIPT) & so far haven't seen any differences
UTUSN
Jan 2013
#46
JavaSCRIPT does not pertain to this vulnerability, the concern is Java APPLETS...
Earth Bound Misfit
Jan 2013
#47
This is a particular vulnerability, a "route to infection" rather than an infection.
Earth Bound Misfit
Jan 2013
#28