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From: Lahcim Leinad1/12/2013 8:50:40 AM
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Time to turn off Java for a while, to avid possible nightmares...
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US Department of Homeland Security Calls On Computer Users To Disable Java - Forbes
The vulnerability is reportedly already being used in “exploit kits” which are pre-packaged, for-sale tool kits that can be used to commit online crimes such as stealing someone’s identity.
“We are currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem,” the posting said.
The Java on/off switch should be in your browser's Preferences, under the Security tab, or some such.
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