Feds Say "Disable Java" On Your Browser
For what it’s worth here is a warning from the Department of Homeland Security:
The Department of Homeland Security is urging computer users to
disable or uninstall the Java programming language because of a serious
security vulnerability.The flaw in Java 7 “can allow a remote,
unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable
system,” according to a warning posted Thursday by the U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).Hundreds of millions of consumers and businesses may be affected.
Hackers
could exploit the flaw to install malicious software or malware that
could make users vulnerable to identity theft or allow their computers
to be exploited by “botnets” that could crash networks or be used to
attack web sites.“Note that applications that use the Internet
Explorer web content rendering components, such as Microsoft Office or
Windows Desktop Search, may also be used as an attack vector for this
vulnerability,” the warning adds.DHS said it is “currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem.” [USA Today]
Of course if you do disable it or delete it, you may not be able to use many websites nor engage in chat. You better call your computer folks before taking any drastic action, but at least now you have been warned.
2013-01-14 06:47:10
Source: http://www.bluegrassbulletin.com/2013/01/feds-say-disable-java-on-your-browser.html
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