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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57563619/u.s-tells-computer-users-to-disable-java-software/
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.
Read the US-CERT release concerning Java [link]
Experts believe hackers have found a flaw in Java's coding that creates an opening for criminal activity and other high-tech mischief.
CNET's Topher Kessler writes:
"The malware has currently been seen attacking Windows, Linux and Unix systems, and while so far has not focused on OS X, may be able to do so given OS X is largely similar to Unix and Java is cross-platform.
More at link.....
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.
Read the US-CERT release concerning Java [link]
Experts believe hackers have found a flaw in Java's coding that creates an opening for criminal activity and other high-tech mischief.
CNET's Topher Kessler writes:
"The malware has currently been seen attacking Windows, Linux and Unix systems, and while so far has not focused on OS X, may be able to do so given OS X is largely similar to Unix and Java is cross-platform.
More at link.....
