Yeah, an Apple issue, not an OS X issue. ;-)

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Post #356,173 by Another Scott 4/5/12 1:46:08 PM Reply	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.
Post #356,174 by malraux 4/5/12 1:59:24 PM Reply	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.
Post #356,176 by Another Scott 4/5/12 2:32:00 PM Reply	Ok, you win. :-)

looks like the mac is finally main stream - (boxley) - (11) - April 5, 2012, 09:39:20 AM EDT

Again, its stupidity. - (folkert) - (6) - April 5, 2012, 12:30:10 PM EDT

And it's a Java issue, not an OS X issue. -NT - (Another Scott) - (5) - April 5, 2012, 12:44:39 PM EDT

Not entirely. - (malraux) - (4) - April 5, 2012, 01:38:50 PM EDT

Yup. It's a "distribution" issue -NT - (crazy) - April 5, 2012, 01:41:36 PM EDT

Yeah, an Apple issue, not an OS X issue. ;-) - (Another Scott) - (2) - April 5, 2012, 01:46:08 PM EDT

Actually... :-) - (malraux) - (1) - April 5, 2012, 01:59:24 PM EDT

Ok, you win. :-) -NT - (Another Scott) - April 5, 2012, 02:32:00 PM EDT

Yep {{sniff}} -- Beret Pwned by some ^%*&$# Russki - (Ashton) - (3) - April 12, 2012, 06:59:18 AM EDT

Re: Yep {{sniff}} -- Beret Pwned by some ^%*&$# Russki - (mvitale) - April 12, 2012, 07:32:34 AM EDT

Yikes. Glad you found out quickly. Luck with the disinfect. -NT - (Another Scott) - April 12, 2012, 07:43:55 AM EDT

Thanks, Mike.. Apple responded with alacrity: just this PM - (Ashton) - April 13, 2012, 04:03:09 AM EDT

Here come the witnesses.
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