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4. It's a good idea to disable Java in your browser no matter the OS

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Sat Jan 12, 2013, 05:33 PM

Jan 2013

If you really need Java for something, leave it enabled in a secondary browser that you use just for that.

There was a recent Java exploit that infected 600,000 Macs. Most malware now is designed to run on add-ons like Java or Adobe Flash because it increases the potential infectees.

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Do I need to disable Java on my iMac and laptop? [View all] question everything Jan 2013 OP

MyScript and Net settings disable all java unless I give permission one at a time. And I seldom do. freshwest Jan 2013 #1

Thanks, will look there question everything Jan 2013 #2

Relates to DU would be Meta? Many ask their computer questions in Help. Good luck. freshwest Jan 2013 #3

It's a good idea to disable Java in your browser no matter the OS mythology Jan 2013 #4

Disable on the browser? Not on my hard drive? question everything Jan 2013 #5

Apple did it for you. REP Jan 2013 #6

Thanks, hope it did OK question everything Jan 2013 #7

You should probably reconsider that, as you also get security updates that cbayer Jan 2013 #8

I certainly will. From now on question everything Jan 2013 #9

That happens to me as well, but I have made a point of leaving the window open so I can cbayer Jan 2013 #10

one of the rare cases where the malware works on any os Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #11

Thank you very much question everything Jan 2013 #12