Post by seth on Jan 12, 2013 7:17:34 GMT -8
***URGENT COMPUTER WARNING***
AFFECTS BOTH WORK AND PERSONAL COMPUTERS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a software alert for all computers running Java version 7. Java software is found on nearly all computers, including desktop, laptop, and VDI computers.
There is currently no resolution for this vulnerability.
Your computer and personal identity can be compromised if you visit a compromised website. Until the vendor offers a patch to fix the problem, we are asking employees to visit only business related websites.
We strongly recommend the following actions:
1. Visit only legitimate business websites.
2. Disable JAVA – Below are instructions to disable JAVA software. While this is the most effective action you can take, there is a possibility it could affect your ability to browse a legitimate business websites.
To disable JAVA please click the link below for instructions:
www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml
To read more about the issue discovered with the JAVA software please click the link below:
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625617
