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Department of Homeland Security warning to disable Java?

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wallstreetcappers

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2013 - 11:47 PM ET #1

Anyone heard of this and is it legit?

KQC

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Posted: Jan. 12, 2013 - 9:45 PM ET #2

Yes, Oracle is supposed to be sending out a Java patch that fixes 86 vulnerabilities (iirc) on Tuesday

KQC

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Posted: Jan. 12, 2013 - 9:46 PM ET #3

I ran Microsoft Security Essentials a couple of days ago and found two Jasa exploit things that were quarantined and removed.

jackjaffee

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Posted: Jan. 12, 2013 - 11:37 PM ET #4

Unless you really, really need Java installed for something that you use on a PC, you're best off removing it completely from your system. If you do need it, learn how to keep it disabled except for the specific times you need to use it. I haven't had Java installed on my home machine for a long time.

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