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Hackers are using a weakness in Java to insert mal code to possibly steal personal data.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-...java-software/Quote:
Experts believe hackers have found a flaw in Java's coding that creates an opening for criminal activity and other high-tech mischief.
I removed Java from my computer, I will wait till they get it all sorted before I re-install.
I'd be more worried about your mobile phone being hacked by this java exploit, than your laptop.
The other day I had an email from the tax software company that I did a user id recovery. Clearly did not.
I called them up which was a bit of a nightmare in itself. Not sure if it related but its rather troubling.
Good overview from the govt about how to lock down various browsers, etc along with more detailed info on the exploit:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-010A.html