Loopholes in Java Security patched up in Mac OS X
Apple Inc. has come up with Java security updates for Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Lion and Mountain Lion this week which makes up for the recent security loophole detected by Oracle’s emergency Java update.
Brian Krebs of Krebs on Security has advised Mac users to take out some time and install the new security patch. The update will check whether any recent Java update has been published or not. If you tend to delay, your Mac can get exposed to malware, said the Former Washington Post staffer. The outbreak of Flashback Trojan earlier this year, was caused after hackers took advantage of a critical Java error.
The released security patch consists of two updates that will prevent web browsers from running Java updates automatically. But you can enable this by selecting the 'Inactive plug-in' on a website. The Java update is available from the Software Updates placed under Apple Downloads.
Mac users have also been advised to turn of Java plug-in for the web browsers by an industry expert. Majority of the web pages excepting some online banking sites do not require Java for functioning. If you need to browse such sites, you can log in through a different browser after turning the plug-ins off. This way, it would reduce chances of your Mac getting exposed to threats.