On 16/01/2013, at 10:13 AM, Reg Whitely <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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 > Since this is an exploit in Java and not the Ms OS, it can affect your Mac's security. The strong general recommendation is to disable Java in your browser (note that this is NOT to be confused with JavaScript, which is a different thing entirely). To disable Java in - Safari: Preferences > Security > Uncheck "Enable Java" Firefox: Tools > Add-ons > Plugins > Click the "Disable" button for the Java Applet Plug-in Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 046 948 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
