We ’ve been concerned about the protection of Java for a while now . There was that exposure thataffected like a billion computing machine , and Apple went so far as to remove Java plugins from all OSX browsers . Now even the Department of Homeland Security is in on the bit with a special message : “ Yo , shut off that Java wind “ .
https://gizmodo.com/java-vulnerability-could-affect-a-billion-macs-and-pcs-5946551
The Java exploits can make your computer ( Mac or PC ) vulnerable to all kinds of nasty stuff and nonsense from ransomeware to classify other virus - y goodness . There are plenty of “ exploit kits ” out there to aid hand kiddies get their jollies by messing with your stuff . As such , the Department of Homeland Security ’s Emergency Readiness Team put out a notice say “ Due to the number and severity of this and prior Java vulnerabilities , it is recommended that Java be handicap temporarily in web browser app . ”
Oracle plans to release a patch on Tuesday that will fix the volume of the problem by shut up a whopping 86 vulnerabilities , meaning that for the time being , you ’ve got at least 86 vulnerabilities to interest about if you ’ve baffle Java on . In the interim , you best handicap that stuff . [ Mercury NewsviaSlashGear ]
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