Please be aware that a number of the accepted, free technologies we use today (Java, Flash, Adobe, etc.) are the target of hackers!
Regarding Java, this quote is from Trusteer's CEO via Website Magazine "From a security threat standpoint Java is very much like Flash in that it is a ubiquitous technology installed on virtually every computer in the world, which makes an ultimate platform for distributing malware."
Seems these hackers have nothing better to do but monitor bug disclosure lists, then mobilize their resources to re-route Internet traffic to a malware server.
If you have received a message from any of these software companies (for paid versions), please install the security update immediately. If you have free versions, query your favorite search engine to see if a security patch is available AND use your browser's security technologies to minimize or block the threat.
FYI: Norton has excellent Web protection and it's part of the Internet security package I purchase from them. (I don't endorse Norton or receive any $'s for recommending them - it's just what I have personal experience with.
Use whatever security system you deem appropriate - but USE ONE!!!)
You can read the full article about Java's security hole at Website Magazine.
I'm hoping this update finds you WELL protected. :)
Ciao for now, Paula
Regarding Java, this quote is from Trusteer's CEO via Website Magazine "From a security threat standpoint Java is very much like Flash in that it is a ubiquitous technology installed on virtually every computer in the world, which makes an ultimate platform for distributing malware."
Seems these hackers have nothing better to do but monitor bug disclosure lists, then mobilize their resources to re-route Internet traffic to a malware server.
If you have received a message from any of these software companies (for paid versions), please install the security update immediately. If you have free versions, query your favorite search engine to see if a security patch is available AND use your browser's security technologies to minimize or block the threat.
FYI: Norton has excellent Web protection and it's part of the Internet security package I purchase from them. (I don't endorse Norton or receive any $'s for recommending them - it's just what I have personal experience with.
Use whatever security system you deem appropriate - but USE ONE!!!)
You can read the full article about Java's security hole at Website Magazine.
I'm hoping this update finds you WELL protected. :)
Ciao for now, Paula
