Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Merv Bond
My wife has been sent the following together with several links to other pages. I didn't send the links in case they had the potential to do harm. Can anyone make sense of this message? Regards Merv Java exploit - serious consequences This has been the sequence of events when it has come to

Re: Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Ronni Brown
Hi Bill, Java has not been safe for some time, we have recommended on WAMUG before that you disable Java in your Web Browsers. In Safari - Disable Java 1. Safari Preferences, select Security 2. DON'T have a tick in Enable Java Disabling Java in Safari is highly recommended for safe

Re: Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Alex
Hi Ronni I actually need Java to access my main work server remotely, which is being done through a portal via the web, using a third party prog called HOBLink JWT 3.3. Is there an alternative which will work for me, as our IT guys say that I need the latest Java for it to work well. The

Re: Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Alex, In your situation, as your IT have said, make sure you have the latest Java installed. And all security updates. I think this is the latest Java Update for OS X 10.6.8 - Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 11 http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1573 I would believe that your work are using

Fwd: Tax Agent Report - Delayed Tax Returns

2013-01-15 Thread Adrian Skehan
Latest scam arrived this morning. Regards, Adrian Skehan adrianske...@icloud.com Begin forwarded message: From: Australian Taxation Office cas_no_re...@ato.gov.au Subject: Tax Agent Report - Delayed Tax Returns Date: 16 January 2013 5:01:51 AM AWST To: adrianske...@me.com Please do not

Re: Tax Agent Report - Delayed Tax Returns

2013-01-15 Thread Rick Armstrong
Yes I have received this same email as well, and have rung the number on the email, it goes to the ATO and they are aware and have advised it is a scam and to delete the zip file and email. Regards, Rick.. On 16/01/2013, at 9:34 AM, Adrian Skehan wrote: Latest scam arrived this morning.

Experts urge PC users to disable Java, cite security flaw ( Incl OS X, Linux and Windows)

2013-01-15 Thread Reg Whitely
Hi everyone You might find interest in this. I'm not sure if I need to take any specific action. http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/experts-urge-pc-users-to-disable-java-cite-security-flaw-20130111-2ckog.html Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email:

Re: Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks Ronni cheers blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au http://web.mac.com/blitto I don't have a big ego, I'm way too cool for that. On 15/01/2013, at 4:55 PM, Merv Bond m...@iinet.net.au wrote: My

Re: Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Bill Parker
Ronni, Another Bill here. Just looking at my Firefox Plugins and see Adobe Acrobat NPAPI 10.1.5 and Java Applet 14.5.0 I have no other Java named plug-ins. Bill On 15/01/2013, at 8:13 PM, Ronni Brown wrote: Hi Bill, Java has not been safe for some time, we have recommended on WAMUG

Re: Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Ronni Brown
On 16/01/2013, at 11:17 AM, Bill Parker ren...@westnet.com.au wrote: Ronni, Another Bill here. Hi the real Bill, I thought I was originally replying to you; but it was Merv (I am supposed to be on a break from WAMUG so that is my excuse for using the incorrect name :-) Just looking

Re: Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Marlene Oostryck
Hi All No hurry for a response. I have followed Ronni's instructions for my iMac (10.6.8) and disabled Java on Safari and Firefox. On my husband's iMac (10.6.8) I have disabled Java on Safari but as he has never used Firefox it is in need of many upgrades. Should I proceed with these

Re: Java compromised

2013-01-15 Thread Merv Bond
Hi Ronni In my life I have been called many things. I had no objection to being called Bill as my second name is William. Thank you for the many points you have clarified on this string. Cheers Merv On 16/01/13 2:11 PM, Ronni Brown wrote: On 16/01/2013, at 11:17 AM, Bill Parker