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Java still contains security flaws, experts claim
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No, Seriously, Just Disable Java in Your Browser Right Now
Java is a free bit of software, distributed by Oracle, used to enable features of certain websites to run on all computers regardless of operating system,
A flaw in the Java software could allow computers to being taken over by malicious attacks.
Do not confuse Java with Javascript.
A flaw in the Java software could allow computers to being taken over by malicious attacks.
This is according to US-CERT, part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Jaime Blasco, research manager at AlienVault Labs, an antivirus company, says the flaw would hit "every single system and every single user".
Java flaw poses malware threat to PC users
Java flaw poses malware threat to PC users
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Some people think it best to disable Java on their computers, until a fix has been developed.
Some people think it best to disable Java on their computers, until a fix has been developed.
In a bulletin, US-CERT said it was “unaware of a practical solution to this problem” and advised computer users to disable Java in their browsers.
Java
In Safari, click "Safari" in the main menu bar, then "Preferences," then select the "Security" tab and uncheck the button next to "Enable Java."
In Chrome, type or copy "Chrome://Plugins" into your browser's address bar, then click the "Disable" button below any Java plug-ins.
In Internet Explorer, follow these instructions for disabling Java in all browsers via the Control Panel. There is no way to completely disable Java specifically in IE.
To unplug Java:
In Firefox, select "Tools" from the main menu, then "Add-ons," then click the "Disable" button next to any Java plug-ins.
In Firefox, select "Tools" from the main menu, then "Add-ons," then click the "Disable" button next to any Java plug-ins.
In Safari, click "Safari" in the main menu bar, then "Preferences," then select the "Security" tab and uncheck the button next to "Enable Java."
In Chrome, type or copy "Chrome://Plugins" into your browser's address bar, then click the "Disable" button below any Java plug-ins.
In Internet Explorer, follow these instructions for disabling Java in all browsers via the Control Panel. There is no way to completely disable Java specifically in IE.