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Java 7u11 Is Out And Inadequate

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[Updated 2012-01-28]

Oracle rushed out Java 1.7 update 11 over the weekend.

1) It still has well known, published, publicly acknowledged security holes. IOW: Its still entirely dangerous. Dont use Java unless you have to. Meanwhile:

Just Turn Java Off.

2) Apples quick response (despite the nasty bug when DIY running XProtect Updater) was EXCELLENT. I applaud Apple for speed and efficiency. This is Apple on-their-toes and I like it!

3) That stupid, moronic Java Control Panel bug that my 11 year old nephew could solve, whereby the Enabled checkbox is ON forever, no matter what, continues. I hate you Oracle, you blithering idiots:


4) --> UPDATE NOTE from 2013-01-28:
It has been found that the "Very High" Security Level setting is INEFFECTIVE! It does NOT block malware. Consider it USELESS! Read ahead to my article:

Just Turn Java Off: Very High Security Setting NOT EFFECTIVE!

 Therefore, here is how you effectively turn OFF Java in its Control Panel until you have already navigated to a website you know is safe for running Java:



Set it and leave it on the Very High Security Level. There is no excuse for setting it on anything else unless you know youre on a safe site. Then before you leave that site, turn it back up to Very High. I cant stress this enough. Very High. No, not me! The Java Security Level!

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With the help of my Mac security friend Sean OConnell, Ill be providing some further safety settings for the Advanced tab later.

Just Turn Java Off. 
Its that bad.

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