Disable your java

[hazelnut 0]

That is what is being recommended by security firms in the light of concerns that it leaves machines open to attacks.

 

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/27/us-cybersecurity-java-idUSBRE87Q18820120827

 

There is also a test page so you can tell if your java version is exploitable

 

http://www.isjavaexploitable.com/

 

(I'm glad I don't have java installed and haven't for quite a few years)

[nodles 0]

I'm using NoScript which blocks all Java and JavaScripts automatically (if I don't enable them manually).

[TheWebAtom 0]

I know Google Chrome doesn't run Java content without manual approval. Do other browsers do this too?

[Andavari 0]

Microsoft Java and Oracle Java aren't on my machine, and haven't been for years.

[hazelnut 0]

A lot of machines that go to repair shops have outdated java versions on them

 

Thing is though it is also the latest java version that is vulnerable.

[DennisD 0]

Also Java-less for a long long time.

 

Unless you specifically need Java, (gaming maybe?), it's not really worth having on your machine.

[nodles 0]

Games and some sites (like online banks) use Java.

[Alan_B 0]

Games and some sites (like online banks) use Java.

Actions to take :-

1.

Switch to a bank that allows use of Non-IE browsers and excludes Java from its requirements

 

2.

Check whether the bank's casual attitude has leaked information that has/may result in identity fraud against you. This may help

http://www.topcashback.co.uk/credit_expert_free_experian_credit_report/

 

3.

Uninstall Java.

[Corona 0]

Thanks Hazelnut. I use Waterfox now and updated to Java7 update7 (64bit) and that warning site says my version is safe. NoScript keeps Java off till I tell it to run anyway.

[MikeW 0]

Security update issued on 30/08/2012

 

http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp#win

[Taximan48 0]

Oracle has issued fixes.

http://www.zdnet.com/oracle-issues-major-java-security-fix-recommends-immediate-action-7000003517/

I still don't use Java though

[hazelnut 0]

Didn't last long did it, another vulnerability found in latest patched version

 

http://www.pcworld.com/article/261788/researchers_find_critical_vulnerability_in_java_7_patch_hours_after_release.html

[Winapp2.ini 0]

Poor Java.

[TheWebAtom 0]

Some fun facts: JavaRa (the Java repair/removal tool that I write/maintain) download numbers have quadrupled since Oracle's mess started. An average of 18,000 people are using it to remove Java every single day.

[MikeW 0]

Didn't last long did it, another vulnerability found in latest patched version

 

http://www.pcworld.c...er_release.html

 

Yup, Nearly as many updates as Firefox

[Andavari 0]

I know Google Chrome doesn't run Java content without manual approval. Do other browsers do this too?

 

The last time I actually used Java for anything was to use Trend Micro Housecall, their free online virus scan which would prompt in both those old versions of IE and Firefox. I do remember visiting a site years ago which back then has some nifty Java stuff on it that automatically ran in both IE and Firefox with not prompting.

[Super Fast 0]

Are you guys trying to kill Java?

 

I never trusted Java, seeing it is a multi-platform attack surface. We need fewer attack areas, not more!

 

Thanks for the update! Bye bye, java! Pity that Open Office uses it...

[Super Fast 0]

Yup, Nearly as many updates as Firefox

 

But less secure,

[Winapp2.ini 0]

For Firefox users: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/

[Andavari 0]

Are you guys trying to kill Java?

 

Virtually bury it next to the buggy and always vulnerable Flash Player.

[Winapp2.ini 0]

The difference is Java actually does some nice things. Unlike flash.

 

I hate flash.

 

[Tr3bg0D 0]

I have never installed Java on any of my systems and refuse to install Java just because a program needs it to run. If a program requires Java, I don't use it.

[Winapp2.ini 0]

I keep it around for Minecraft, mostly.

[Super Fast 0]

I have never installed Java on any of my systems and refuse to install Java just because a program needs it to run. If a program requires Java, I don't use it.

 

I used to think that way, but then, your stuck with supporting MS with Office 2007/2010/etc... Else, using freebie Open Office... Which is more evil?

[Winapp2.ini 0]

Or LibreOffice! But still requires Java