Java Security Risk
Java is a program installed on most personal computers. A serious security flaw was recently discovered in Java that opens up personal computers to threats.
The Department of Homeland Security has recommended uninstalling or disabling Java. North Park Information Technology recommends that you uninstall Java on any personal machines. IT has already done so on campus machines.
Java Instructions
To UN-INSTALL Java
http://www.java.com/en/download/uninstall.jsp
To DISABLE Java
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml
If you wish to disable Java you will need to have the latest version installed.
Yes, this seems counter-intuitive, but we do recommend uninstalling completely.
If you are not running the latest version, you will not have the option to disable.
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To get the latest version of Java you can visit their site:
Browser Check
In order to protect yourself, it is very important to keep your software up to date. Especially browser plugins. Keeping plugins up to date is not hard, but it can be difficult to know when they are out of date. Qualysis has made available a product to check your browser(s) and computer for out of date software. Please take a minute to go to this website https://browsercheck.qualys.com/ and install the plugin. It will scan your computer once per week and update the plugins as necessary.
Please Surf Safely 