Information - Also a good site to watch regularly

http://krebsonsecuri...e-java-exploit/

Disabling Java in your OS and Web Browsers

http://www.java.com/...ble_browser.xml

After you've done all of that, check to see if Java is still running. Verify Java Version button> Skip installation of the current version and test the currently installed version of Java> (you want) "Something is wrong. Java is not working"

http://www.java.com/...d/installed.jsp

I've noticed that Firefox has already alerted me, but didn't automatically disable it. Disable and restart your browser

So tired of these applications and there crap. Specifically Flash, but java isn't too far behind.

Java's constantly exploited, I never run the damn thing without explicit permissions.

So very true. I've never liked Java and constantly get frustrated by people who use it to make games.

Just heard about this, talking to the guys at work. Thanks for the info!

Welcome.

I like Java as a programming language (heck, its my job) but security has never been a strong suit for it... :-(

For Chrome users... Java is blocked by default...

I never allow it automatically...

https://support.goog..._blocked_plugin

Oops!

 

http://thehackernews.com/2013/02/two-new-java-zero-day-vulnerabilities.html

Even more reason to run NoScript.

Amen. If you don't use it currently and want to add it to your browser, here's the URL - http://noscript.net/

Chrome by default asks you for permission before it runs plugins like Java.  For most items on the web, you really don't need it.

 

http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1247383

All well and good, but I'm trying not to use Google products. I think using Gmail is even too much, but I still use it. lol

 

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505124_162-57569867/google-privacy-issues-in-forefront-again/