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New Again, its stupidity.
And users just believing anything they don't understand.
New And it's a Java issue, not an OS X issue.
New Not entirely.
Apple maintains their own version of Java, so even when Oracle updates theirs it usually takes significantly longer for Apple to get around it.

This is an Apple issue as well.
Regards,
-scott
Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
New Yup. It's a "distribution" issue
New Yeah, an Apple issue, not an OS X issue. ;-)
Seriously, it's a problem with Java that Apple should have addressed earlier. But one has the option of not running Java (or running a different Java if necessary). It's not like the typical holes in Winders (or IE which is a vestigial twin of Winders).

IOW, I wouldn't take this exploit as being a sign of increased popularity of Macs.

Cheers,
Scott.
New Actually... :-)
Java is exactly like the typical holes in Windows, because it is the most prevalent problem with Windows browser plugins: securityplanet.com/news/article.php/3925356/RSA-Java-is-the-Most-Vulnerable-Browser-Plugin.htm

Now, as a counterpoint to my "it's an Apple problem", the issue with Windows and Java stems from people not updating their Java plugins. Since Apple does this for the user by including it as part of Software Update, in general Apple machines are very likely to be more up to date than Windows machines.
Regards,
-scott
Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
New Ok, you win. :-)
     looks like the mac is finally main stream - (boxley) - (11)
         Again, its stupidity. - (folkert) - (6)
             And it's a Java issue, not an OS X issue. -NT - (Another Scott) - (5)
                 Not entirely. - (malraux) - (4)
                     Yup. It's a "distribution" issue -NT - (crazy)
                     Yeah, an Apple issue, not an OS X issue. ;-) - (Another Scott) - (2)
                         Actually... :-) - (malraux) - (1)
                             Ok, you win. :-) -NT - (Another Scott)
         Yep {{sniff}} -- Beret Pwned by some ^%*&$# Russki - (Ashton) - (3)
             Re: Yep {{sniff}} -- Beret Pwned by some ^%*&$# Russki - (mvitale)
             Yikes. Glad you found out quickly. Luck with the disinfect. -NT - (Another Scott)
             Thanks, Mike.. Apple responded with alacrity: just this PM - (Ashton)

That’s a great, great story. Therefore, it’s too good to be true.
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