I don't usually post these as most are fake but this seems to be genuine.
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This time it is true the Department of Homeland Security in the US has even weighed in on it...
It is important that you disable Java (not javascript) plugin in your web browser. I can't give detailed instructions here as there is a massive number of combinations of web browser/OS to cover. Google is your friend.
Here is a Reuters link to the DHS announcment.
http://www.reuters.com/article…S320130111
Here is a tech site report on it. (Easy read)
http://arstechnica.com/securit…-the-wild/
Here is a more details overview
https://partners.immunityinc.c…alysis.pdf
PLEASE NOTE: Even if your AV is up to date and you have installed all the latest updates you are still affected by this. You don't need to download anything or run anything as the bug can be exploited in what is known as a drive by download. You need to disable the Java Plugin for your web browser.
It is important that you disable Java (not javascript) plugin in your web browser. I can't give detailed instructions here as there is a massive number of combinations of web browser/OS to cover. Google is your friend.
Here is a Reuters link to the DHS announcment.
http://www.reuters.com/article…S320130111
Here is a tech site report on it. (Easy read)
http://arstechnica.com/securit…-the-wild/
Here is a more details overview
https://partners.immunityinc.c…alysis.pdf
PLEASE NOTE: Even if your AV is up to date and you have installed all the latest updates you are still affected by this. You don't need to download anything or run anything as the bug can be exploited in what is known as a drive by download. You need to disable the Java Plugin for your web browser.
