Hey, Mac-sters...is this a big deal?
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apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 19, 2013 - 10:55pm PT
Apple Java Update: Mac Owners Should Go Download This Security Fix Right Now
Posted: 02/19/2013 6:24 pm EST

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/apple-java-update-mac-download-security_n_2720300.html

I know, I know...It's HuffPo.

That's why I'm running it past you....is it a big deal or no?
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Feb 19, 2013 - 10:58pm PT
We'll see....
kunlun_shan

Mountain climber
SF, CA
Feb 19, 2013 - 11:06pm PT
Disable java. Mac security is a thing of the past, unfortunately.

Apple, Macs hit by hackers who targeted Facebook
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/19/us-apple-hackers-idUSBRE91I10920130219

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/436476/20130218/facebook-hack-signals-much-larger-problem-mobile.htm

"There's a Mac threat out there and most Mac users are completely unaware of it. They have a false sense of security," - http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002504.html
Srbphoto

climber
Kennewick wa
Feb 19, 2013 - 11:08pm PT
java exploits have been causing a lot of problems with pcs for a while
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