This topic comes from here. -- http://forum.feed-the-beast.com/threads/u-s-govt-advising-pc-users-to-disable-java-attack.7456/
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/t...software-security-concerns-escalate-1B7938755
The following instructions are for those using W7 - Those using other operating systems are welcome to provide instructions if needed.
You should see a list of plugins that are currently installed on the browser, if that wasn't obvious.
Look for this.
See it? Good. Click Disable.
Done. Simple.
For Firefox (18+)
At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox Button. (Tools for Windows XP).
Click Addons. The Add-Ons manager will open.
Select the Plugins Panel.
Click on the Java (TM) Platform plugin to select it.
Click on the disable button.
Again, simple.
Don't use it.
Before you think I'm just parroting the usual response, if you can't disable it via the Java control panel, you need to toy with the registry. Don't know what that is? Don't use IE. If you do, Google it. For the respect of those who aren't computer savvy, I won't put it here.
For Safari (Java, Mac OS X 10.4+ - Safari 4+)
Click the Safari button then click preferences. For mac users, this is command-comma (⌘-,)
Click Security.
Uncheck or Deselect "Enable Java".
It should look like this.
Done.
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/t...software-security-concerns-escalate-1B7938755
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For Java Control Panel (v7.u11 for Windows 7)
If you have the Latest Java installed on most Operating Systems, it's as simple as going to the Control Panel, double Clicking Java, Press Security. Check and Uncheck as appropriate.
If you don't, you'll have to disable them all individually.The following instructions are for those using W7 - Those using other operating systems are welcome to provide instructions if needed.
If you've never touched the Java Control panel before, this should be your security tab. (Version 7 - Update 11 for Windows 7)
Uncheck "Disable Java content in the browser" and then click apply and then okay to the dialogue box.
Download the latest java here.
You're done.
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For Chrome (Version 24.0.1312.52 m)
Type into the URL Bar - chrome://plugins/You should see a list of plugins that are currently installed on the browser, if that wasn't obvious.
Look for this.
See it? Good. Click Disable.
Done. Simple.
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For Firefox (18+)
At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox Button. (Tools for Windows XP).
Click Addons. The Add-Ons manager will open.
Select the Plugins Panel.
Click on the Java (TM) Platform plugin to select it.
Click on the disable button.
Again, simple.
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For Internet Explorer (9)
Don't use it.
Before you think I'm just parroting the usual response, if you can't disable it via the Java control panel, you need to toy with the registry. Don't know what that is? Don't use IE. If you do, Google it. For the respect of those who aren't computer savvy, I won't put it here.
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For Safari (Java, Mac OS X 10.4+ - Safari 4+)
Click the Safari button then click preferences. For mac users, this is command-comma (⌘-,)
Click Security.
Uncheck or Deselect "Enable Java".
It should look like this.
Done.
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For all other browsers, please comment below for it to be amended into the OP.
What does this mean for me in the long run?
Knowing Java, an update will be released soon enough to fix the kink in the armor that's being exploited, however, until then, there are a few things you should know.
Using this fix will disable some tools, games or other web-based java applications. A relevent example would be the browser nuclear reactor planner. The functionality of this particular site can be duplicated in a creative mode test world with a gregtech computer cube.
To sites like this, it's highly recommended to use firefox with the "noscript plugin". It disables all scripts from running on all sites until you personally whitelist them (This is done by going to the site and selecting "allow scripts from this site" on the plugin's control panel available from the icon in the upper left of Firefox.)
(Thanks to Vovk for pointing this out)
If you don't use Firefox, using the above methods for the individual browser is simple enough. Just enable/disable when needed. Don't forget to disable afterward and be wary of downloads as always.This is also mentioned on the thread I linked on the top, however disabling Java on your Browser will NOT effect your playability on Minecraft/FTB/Tekkit/Other Java Based games. This is a Browser Plugin. Not to be confused with other java applications.
