I’m quickly getting to the point where I want to run my computer without any plug-ins. I say that because of two new developments:
- A new Java exploit is out there and may currently be used by those who would do bad things. Any browser that has Java v1.6 Update 41 or Java v1.7 Update 15 is vulnerable. Keep in mind that those are the most recent versions of Java. Not good.
- There’s a new note on Apple’s support site that informs users that Adobe Flash versions older than 11.6.602.171 have been blocked by Safari’s web plug-in-blocking mechanism. This affects Mac OS X 10.6, OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion and the fix is to update to Flash version 11.6.602.171.
Now, I’m not affected by the latest Java vulnerability because I’ve dumped it from my Mac. But the fact that Apple is blocking older versions of Flash says to me that I should do the same to Flash. If only it were that simple. There’s lots of sites that use Flash rather using HTML5. But the good news is that with all the iDevices out there, Flash will become a thing of the past. When that day comes, I will be putting Flash into the trash. And my computer will be more secure because of it.
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New Java Exploit In The Wild…. And Flash Isn’t Immune Either
I’m quickly getting to the point where I want to run my computer without any plug-ins. I say that because of two new developments:
Now, I’m not affected by the latest Java vulnerability because I’ve dumped it from my Mac. But the fact that Apple is blocking older versions of Flash says to me that I should do the same to Flash. If only it were that simple. There’s lots of sites that use Flash rather using HTML5. But the good news is that with all the iDevices out there, Flash will become a thing of the past. When that day comes, I will be putting Flash into the trash. And my computer will be more secure because of it.
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