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Subscribe to RSSThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security is urging computer users to disable their Java software because of a major flaw that could allow hackers to take over the machines. The alert adds to security experts' warnings to hundreds of millions of consumers and businesses that use it to surf the Web.
You can find the Homeland Security alert here:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-010A.html
And here’s a link to Oracle Corp. instructions on how to disable Java.
http://java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml
If you’d like to read more, click here for a wider look at the problem.
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That's all fine and dandy, but I'll continue to use Java. I'm not willing to trust the government on how to use my computer.
Homeland security is a joke, I had already disabled Java months ago, but I am suspicious of why Homeland security is interested in the international internet.
Since WHEN is the government "concerned "with how secure our we broswing is ? That idiot in charge STILL hasnt done anything for our country....no jobs, giving f-16s to the muslim brothhood ...now the gun thing. paleeeese!