Thursday, January 10, 2013

Turn off Java for security reasons

Is Java turned on in your web browser? If your answer is "Yes" or "I'm not sure" then it's time to take action. Right now, cyber-criminals are aware and exploiting serious security flaws in Java that could lead to your computer becoming infected by malware.
The best advice we can give you is to disable Java.

Here are some simple instructions for users of the most popular browsers, explaining how Java can be disabled:

http://www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml

So, what are you waiting for?, stop reading this article now and check if you have disabled Java or not. Chances are that if you don't think that you need Java, you don't need it.

What you need to do now is reduce the opportunities for attack. For most people that means disabling Java - and doing it now.

If you insist or must have Java. Download the most recent version here:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html