Computer Talk: Disable Java - Homeland Security

Author Content growin Vancouver, BC (Zone 8b) January 12, 2013 12:11 PM Post #9382861 Normally I go searching to see if something is a hoax or a bunch of fluff. Turns out this one is legit. http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625617 http://www.zdnet.com/homeland-security-warns-to-disable-java... http://www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml http://www.infowars.com/homeland-security-says-kill-your-jav... I'm not sure how long we need to disable Java for. I guess until they create a patch for it. june_nmexico Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) January 13, 2013 9:31 AM Post #9383633 For those using Firefox, just go to Tools, Add-ons, and click the Disable button for Java. Better to be safe than sorry! kittriana Magnolia, TX (Zone 8b) May 12, 2013 4:52 PM Post #9518277 Hmm, I uninstalled the new versions when they came out and went back to an older one and told Java NO, NO NO! thanx

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