US government advises computer users to disable Java software

[FanSince61]

US government advises computer users to disable Java software

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Published January 12, 2013 Associated Press

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is advising people to temporarily disable the Java software on their computers to avoid potential hacking attacks.

The recommendation came in an advisory issued late Thursday, following up on concerns raised by computer security experts.

Experts believe hackers have found a flaw in Java's coding that creates an opening for criminal activity and other high-tech mischief.​

Any advice on this?

 

[JBond]

US government advises computer users to disable Java software​

Any advice on this?

The government asked you to submit your computer to a complete scan and inventory last year for their data base. Did you? The government tells people to do all sorts of things.

 

[MonsterD]

Already did this like a year ago, it was a safety issue back then.

 

[FanSince61]

The government asked you to submit your computer to a complete scan and inventory last year for their data base. Did you? The government tells people to do all sorts of things.

No, I did not.

 

[FanSince61]

Already did this like a year ago, it was a safety issue back then.

Thanks

 

[Kilyin]

There's a big zero day threat out now that takes advantage of a java loophole. If your protection is current and you don't visit questionable websites you should be okay.