"Stolen" Not sure how true it is, (1 Viewer)

old-mo

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Perhaps "Jim".... can throw some light on it.. =

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Major Security alert affects all of your PCs - read this and follow

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Nearly all Web Browsers PC, Linux or Mac use Java, and 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. This is a very serious threat and I recommend that you disable Java until Oracle sort the problem out. Instructions here: How to Unplug Java from the Browser — Krebs on Security
If you have problems disabling Java, let me know and I'll try to help.


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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.
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Knowing me its old news or a wind up.. :Doh::Blush:::bigsmile:
 

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Java Threat

This has been buzzing roound for several years. Persoanally I would treat it as a load of hot air. I ignored it three years ago and I am still here.::bigsmile:

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OH!!! well....

Best I keep me gob shut in future... :RollEyes::Doh::Sad:::bigsmile:
 

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Iam going to say thank you to old Mo, for at least trying to warn us about this virus, even if its old news its better than No news, at least we can keep a check on the situation, so thanks old Mo:thumb: Alf.
 
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Perhaps "Jim".... can throw some light on it.. =

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Major Security alert affects all of your PCs - read this and follow

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Nearly all Web Browsers PC, Linux or Mac use Java, and 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. This is a very serious threat and I recommend that you disable Java until Oracle sort the problem out. Instructions here: How to Unplug Java from the Browser — Krebs on Security
If you have problems disabling Java, let me know and I'll try to help.


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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.
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Knowing me its old news or a wind up.. :Doh::Blush:::bigsmile:

I'm going back to bed with me JAVA coffee is that safe :Eeek:

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

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On this occasion it is actually TRUE!!!!!!

I was going to post when this first came up but it was on every news site and forum I had seen so thought everyone would be aware of it.

It is a definite security risk so serious that google and mozilla have disabled java remotely in current browsers and marked them as a security risk...

Disable it ASAP...
 
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On this occasion it is actually TRUE!!!!!!

I was going to post when this first came up but it was on every news site and forum I had seen so thought everyone would be aware of it.

It is a definite security risk so serious that google and mozilla have disabled java remotely in current browsers and marked them as a security risk...

Disable it ASAP...

I will post a separate post with a more critical subject line...
 
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On this occasion it is actually TRUE!!!!!!

I was going to post when this first came up but it was on every news site and forum I had seen so thought everyone would be aware of it.

It is a definite security risk so serious that google and mozilla have disabled java remotely in current browsers and marked them as a security risk...

Disable it ASAP...

I will post a separate post with a more critical subject line...

By turning java off what can I expect not to work

On a I pad or mac / M soft driven puter or tablet

Me not being a genius but with access to 3 out of 4

Just found out smillers is one thing but on the right they show and move
But don't join in with my posting

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By turning java off what can I expect not to work

On a I pad or mac / M soft driven puter or tablet

Me not being a genius but with access to 3 out of 4

sorry I can't advise specifically. You are not disabling JAVA full stop you are just disabling the plug in for browsers. So if you are using any Java software on your computer it should still work.

Only applications that run in your web browser and require java will stop working.

It's your choice, loose a game or app or two or get hacked:cry:

The exploit is being spread by many means including advert networks. So now would be a good time to get ad blockers installed as well.
 
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Something else just liked a few postings on this thread
And each time I like a different post it
Unlikes the previous like


So iam assuming no more likes for me

If its the case result

Oh and no enlarging of letters highlighting or anything off the top
Of the message box

Downside replies will be more straight laced

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I am using an I pad and these are bits I am finding on the way

In the settings it gives two options java on or off

I realise the nay Sayers will say use android or m soft

I Only post these things to let others know what

May happen

Currently on I pad via safari ( apples browser built in)
 
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One of the very rare occasions I may have got it "Right"...:thumb:

Thanks Gromett... You have renewed my faith in myself... :winky:

Appologies accepted, Salopian, RevK, Tofo, Chesterfield Hooligan.. :thumb::winky::ROFLMAO:

"O" yea of little faith... :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
 
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One of the very rare occasions I may have got it "Right"...:thumb:

Thanks Gromett... You have renewed my faith in myself... :winky:

Appologies accepted, Salopian, RevK, Tofo, Chesterfield Hooligan.. :thumb::winky::ROFLMAO:

"O" yea of little faith... :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

Just downloaded opera onto the I pad
1 to see if the smillers work :thumb:

2 I never doubted you for one minute mr moo :Eeek:

Now I will recheck the settings to see if opera has altered my preferences

:Doh::thumb:

. Checking folks.


Nope java still off must be using operas

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One of the very rare occasions I may have got it "Right"...:thumb:

Thanks Gromett... You have renewed my faith in myself... :winky:

Appologies accepted, Salopian, RevK, Tofo, Chesterfield Hooligan.. :thumb::winky::ROFLMAO:

"O" yea of little faith... :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
i never doubted you mo,knowing your IT background and skills:thumb::ROFLMAO:
 

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I am so sorry, it seems I should have checked before I posted. the htreat is real, but as yet I have not managed to disable java on my browser. Sorry:Sad:

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Disabling Java Plug-ins
In recent years, the Java development platform has become a favored target for hackers, leading to a growing list of Java-specific vulnerabilities being discovered and exploited by various malware.
As such, many security researchers and national computer security organizations caution users to limit their usage of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), unless required for business reasons, or to remove it entirely, including disabling Java plug-ins in web browsers.
Listed below are instructions for disabling Java plug-ins or add-ons in common web browsers ( based on the advice given by the US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#636312).
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
Apple Safari
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Note: on systems with multiple user accounts, you may need to disable the plug-ins in each individual user account.
Also included below are links to resources that provide additional removal information.

Mozilla Firefox
From the main menu bar, select 'Tools' > 'Add-ons' (or just click 'Ctrl+Shift+A').
Look for plugins containing the term 'Java' and click the 'Disable' button next to them.
Restart the browser.

Google Chrome
Type 'about:plugins' into the Omnibar.
Look for the 'Java' plugin and click the 'Disable' link next to it.

Apple Safari
Click 'Preferences', then 'Security tab'.
Uncheck 'Enable Java'.

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Click 'Tools' > ' Manage add-ons'.
Select any add-ons with the term 'Java', then under the 'Settings' box below, check the 'Disable' radio button.
Click 'OK'.
Restart the browser.
In addition, you can disable Java from the Windows' Control Panel:
In Window's Control Panel, click on 'Java'; a Java Control Panel will appear.
In the Java Control Panel, select the 'Java' tab and click the 'View' button. For any JRE versions listed, uncheck the 'Enabled' box. Click 'OK'.
In the Java Control Panel, click 'Apply' or 'OK'.
 
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flipping heck thought the world was coming to a end nearly uninsulated java:Blush:

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