Security Warning Issued for Java Software - Wildlife Gardeners

Cirsium · 01-11-2013, 04:03 PM

Reuters
U.S. warns on Java software as security concerns escalate
Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:22am EST
By Jim Finkle

Quote:

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security urged computer users to disable Oracle Corp's Java software, amplifying security experts' prior warnings to hundreds of millions of consumers and businesses that use it to surf the Web.

Hackers have figured out how to exploit Java to install malicious software enabling them to commit crimes ranging from identity theft to making an infected computer part of an ad-hoc network of computers that can be used to attack websites.

Quote:

It is relatively rare for government agencies to advise computer users to completely disable software due to a security bug, particularly in the case of widely used programs such as Java. They typically recommend taking steps to mitigate the risk of attack while manufacturers prepare an update, or hold off on publicizing the problem until an update is prepared.

U.S. warns on Java software as security concerns escalate | Technology | Reuters

Sage · 01-11-2013, 04:56 PM

Thanks, Cirsium!

Sage · 01-11-2013, 05:02 PM

Should I update it or uninstall it?

Cirsium · 01-11-2013, 05:12 PM

In the Tools menu on your browser you'll find Add-ons and Plug-ins. Within those lists you can simply Disable Java.

Cirsium · 01-13-2013, 01:29 AM

A little more information on this security threat and some information on what to do to prevent infection:
Turn off your Java now - Dangerous vulnerability in latest Java version

hazelnut · 01-13-2013, 11:23 AM

I have Windows 7. Access to Add and Remove programs - Start/Control Panel/Programs and Features. I uninstalled everything there where Oracle was the publisher.
(3 items)

Opera-- I don't see anything regarding plug-ins.

O.K. In the Opera browser, Tools/ Advanced/ Plug-Ins. There is "Java Deployment Toolkit" Disabled. I don't see any way to remove it.

Thanks for watching out for us, Cirsium.

Sage · 01-13-2013, 01:27 PM

My son is always warning me about java. When I get to the laptop, I'll delete it. I didn't know it had to be dealt with in every browser! I thought just disabling it in the operating system, Win7 would be enough.

hazelnut · 01-13-2013, 04:36 PM

It may be that the reason Java was disabled in the browser was because i uninstalled it from the control panel? (Win. 7/Opera)

Sage · 01-13-2013, 04:41 PM

what about on ipads? IOS 6 i thibk

Sage · 01-13-2013, 04:56 PM

My Java is 6. The reports said issue 7 was the problem and using 6 was okay.

01-11-2013, 04:56 PM	#2
Sage POM Judge & Official Non Gardener Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY, USA	Thanks, Cirsium! __________________ *~Facebook~ ~Peregrine Place~ ~Flickr~ ~Instagram Pix~*

01-11-2013, 05:02 PM	#3
Sage POM Judge & Official Non Gardener Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY, USA	Should I update it or uninstall it? __________________ *~Facebook~ ~Peregrine Place~ ~Flickr~ ~Instagram Pix~*

01-11-2013, 05:12 PM	#4
Cirsium Co-Administrator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Midwest	In the Tools menu on your browser you'll find Add-ons and Plug-ins. Within those lists you can simply Disable Java. __________________ "We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." Aldo Leopold

01-13-2013, 01:29 AM	#5
Cirsium Co-Administrator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Midwest	A little more information on this security threat and some information on what to do to prevent infection: Turn off your Java now - Dangerous vulnerability in latest Java version __________________ "We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." Aldo Leopold

01-13-2013, 01:27 PM	#7
Sage POM Judge & Official Non Gardener Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY, USA	My son is always warning me about java. When I get to the laptop, I'll delete it. I didn't know it had to be dealt with in every browser! I thought just disabling it in the operating system, Win7 would be enough. __________________ *~Facebook~ ~Peregrine Place~ ~Flickr~ ~Instagram Pix~*

01-13-2013, 11:23 AM	#6
hazelnut WG Writer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greensboro, Alabama USA	I have Windows 7. Access to Add and Remove programs - Start/Control Panel/Programs and Features. I uninstalled everything there where Oracle was the publisher. (3 items) Opera-- I don't see anything regarding plug-ins. O.K. In the Opera browser, Tools/ Advanced/ Plug-Ins. There is "Java Deployment Toolkit" Disabled. I don't see any way to remove it. Thanks for watching out for us, Cirsium.

01-13-2013, 04:36 PM	#8
hazelnut WG Writer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greensboro, Alabama USA	It may be that the reason Java was disabled in the browser was because i uninstalled it from the control panel? (Win. 7/Opera)

01-13-2013, 04:41 PM	#9
Sage POM Judge & Official Non Gardener Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY, USA	what about on ipads? IOS 6 i thibk __________________ *~Facebook~ ~Peregrine Place~ ~Flickr~ ~Instagram Pix~*

01-13-2013, 04:56 PM	#10
Sage POM Judge & Official Non Gardener Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY, USA	My Java is 6. The reports said issue 7 was the problem and using 6 was okay. __________________ *~Facebook~ ~Peregrine Place~ ~Flickr~ ~Instagram Pix~*

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