rakman Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Java 7 version 7 is now available for Windows PCs at www.java.com Windows 7 PC are being hacked more frequently with this security hole, so patch now. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9230786/Oracle_s_emergency_Java_patch_blocks_zero_day_exploits_researchers_confirm?source=CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2012-08-30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 or could follow that thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 It seems it's not over yet .... One of the research groups that first reported the zero-day patched by Oracle yesterday (ref: J7 U7) reports a new zero day vulnerability. Link: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Java-Users-Still-Not-Safe-Experts-Report-New-Vulnerability-to-Oracle-Exclusive-289249.shtml 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks for the heads up. Think it's time to just disable java. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I think with the default browser setting, the browser pops up a confirmation box before executing any Java content, at least that's what happens for me with Chrome Canary. Obviously there is the option of ticking "always accept anything" but that'd just basically make it a user-area error. I need Java for certain server tools so prefer having it installed. I could install it in a different browser but that'd just be inconvenient and with the pop up I guess it's safe enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 ^ Maybe you can Have a look at NotScripts for Chrome NotScripts gives you a high degree of "NoScript" like control over what javascript, iframes, and plugins runs in your browser to increase security and lower the CPU usage. It is useful to help mitigate some attacks like certain cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities and drive by downloads by blocking the third-party content before it even runs with it's default deny policy.You can whitelist the sites you want through an easy to use url bar icon and drop down menu. Link : http://optimalcyclin...cts/notscripts/ Link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/notscripts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Latest version of 6 is 35 by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Latest version of 6 is 35 by the way. ver 6 is ripe with it's own set of problems. You should always be running the latest java or just disable it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Hi Please do check and don't post the same thing over and over Please continue here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/580180-java-7-zero-day-security-hole/ //CLOSED// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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