Regular readers of Scamicide (which I hope you all will be) are familiar with the many problems that have come with the use of Java software.  Java is a very popular software made by Oracle.  Unfortunately, it is also a software that has proven to be very vulnerable to being hacked and exploited for purposes of identity theft and stealing information by knowledgeable hackers and identity thieves.  In one of  the more interesting facts about identity theft, Kaspersky Lab, a security firm has stated that flaws in Java software were responsible for almost half of all cyber attacks by identity thieves and hackers last year.  The Department of Homeland Security has even gone so far as to advise people to disable Java or prevent Java apps from running on their computers.  However, many people still use Java for their work and personal computer use.  If you are one of these people it is imperative that you update your Java software with the latest security patches as soon as their are released.  Recently Java announced a new security patch, which you should install on your computer as soon as possible if you use Java software to help protect you from hacking and identity thieves.  Identity theft statistics show that if you install the security patch, you will lower, although not eliminate, your chances of becoming a victim of identity theft.

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Here is a link to the latest Java security patch information: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2013-1899847.html

Unless you absolutely must use Java, my advice is to disable it.  You can find a link with instructions as to how to disable Java in my Scam of the Day for April 22, 2013 which can be found in the archives of Scamicide which you can access at the top right hand corner of this blog.

If you still wish to use Java software, make sure that you download the latest Java security patch at the link indicated above.  It will help provide identity theft protection.