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Java is a handy, cross-platform language that's been mightily abused by hackers. With the discovery of a new zero-day Java exploit, experts advise everyone to simply disable Java pending a patch. Here's how.
That fix may not be quick in coming. Neil McAllister of The Register notes that Oracle runs on a strict four-month update cycle, and the next update isn't due until October 16th. Both McAllister and FireEye recommend against downgrading to an earlier unaffected Java version, since older versions have their own vulnerabilities. So how do you go about disabling Java?
Read more:
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/hacking/302019-security-warning-disable-java-now
