Java malware exploit
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nichbal
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This is just a warning to everyone that is using Java 7 update 10. According to the National Vulnerability Database,

"Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java 7 Update 10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, possibly related to "permissions of certain Java classes," as exploited in the wild in January 2013, and as demonstrated by Blackhole and Nuclear Pack."

It is recommended to disable Java content in your broswers.

Here is the entire article:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57563671/new-malware-exploiting-java-7-in-windows-unix-systems/

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this is why i use java 6

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Firefox automatically disables it for me :)

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This is why I use NoScript

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no script for me too, just for that reason. But, it can never hurt to get the word out.

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SuperCoopGrief
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Can the IRC chat damage my

Can the IRC chat damage my computer? It runs with Java, and my computer already found something wrong with the IRC chat, but i always ignored that warning... what's wrong with the IRC chat?

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Quote:Can the IRC chat damage

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Can the IRC chat damage my computer? It runs with Java, and my computer already found something wrong with the IRC chat, but i always ignored that warning... what's wrong with the IRC chat?

You might want to find a differen't client. I personally use ChatZilla (Its a Firefox plugin!)

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where do i find the irc chat?

where do i find the irc chat? just wondering and would chrome disable it automaticly?

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The IRC chat is on the

The IRC chat is on the "More..." section, Chrome asks your permission to block it or not