What to do about the recent Java security issue?

I am reading about the Java security issue. Do I need to do something with Safari?

Open Safari preferences, click on the Security icon in the toolbar. Uncheck the Enable Java option.

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HT5808 I have an original iPad and there have been no recent iOS updates for it. Am I vulnerable to the recent SSL security issues? Is my iPad safe to use?

I have the original iPad. There have been no recent ios updates for it. Is the SSL security issue a problem? Is my iPad safe to use?

You are OK. The fix is not necessary in iOS 5.1.1.

What should I know about the recent virus on apple products?

To Whom can best help,
I recently learned about the recent virus that infected more than 500000 computers. I heard many talk about the software apple uses as the safest software available. However, now that I own a few products from apple, this recent virus that got ahold of some personal information has me wondering what is the best route to protect cell phones, ipods, ipads, and macbooks? is there an AV recomended? It would be great to get some adivce from apple techies. I tried looking up some information on the recent problem that had happened, I was hoping it would be addressed on the primary page of apple but found it wasn't. I am just a little paranoid about people accessing my info and try my best to stay ahead of the virus/trojans and stuff. for these electronics are there any really really amazing security apps people would recommend?
sincerely, a concerned customer

First, it's not a virus but a trojan. We mostly recommend ClamXav 2.2.4 as anti-virus software for OS X.
Two Helpful Links Regarding Flashback Trojan
A link to a great User Tip about the trojan: Flashback Trojan User Tip
A related link in the tip to a checker: Malware Checker Dowload Link
A Google search can reveal a variety of alternatives on how the remove the trojan should your computer get infected. This can get you started.
The trojan attachs through Java. If you don't have Java installed then you won't be affected. Java is not installed with Lion.

HT1338 There is a lot of talk about the Java security issues and the ability to download a patch fix, do i need to do this or will software update pick this up for me?

There is a lot of talk about the Java security issues and the ability to download an apple patch fix, do i need to do this or will software update pick this up for me?

Thanks for that, how do I establish if I have Java installed as on Safari preferences it indicates the following
Web content - Enable Java
- Enable JavaScript

Reminder: Online chat, June 14: What's New in the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit

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How about a link to a document for those of us who (a) don't want to spend a whole hour on the issue (b) don't want to do it at that particular time (c) both?

After installing recent java + security update, computer will not sleep

After installing the recent java, daylight savings, and the security update. my computer will not sleep. Does anyone else have this problem? I do have an adaptec usb2 card installed but nothing is plugged into it. Also i don't have any Ipods or external things plugged in. I have had the same setup for the past year with no problems, now it will not sleep. I have also tried repairing the permissions. Please help

When you select Sleep from the Apple Menu nothing happens, is that correct? Try this: Go menu > Home > Library > Preferences. Drag the whole of the Preferences folder to the desktop. Restart your mac, don’t worry if things look different, you have not lost anything. Can the mac sleep now? If yes, then its a damaged or corrupted .plist or preference. If you are using Apple Mail, drag the com.apple.mail.plist back to the new preferences folder created on reboot, you dont really need anything else but keep hold of the old preferences (the one you dragged to your desktop) just in case for a month or two. If everything else is OK you can safely delete it. If it has not cured the problem then remove the new preferences folder created on reboot by taking it to the trash, drag back the preferences folder you moved to the desktop and reboot. Now reinstall a clean OS. See how you go from there

After I installed the recent Apple security patch, I can no longer save PDFs when using Safari. And Firefox no longer can open website PDFs. Any suggestions?

After I installed the recent Apple security patch, I can no longer save PDFs when using Safari. And Firefox no longer can open website PDFs. Any suggestions?

Dansyacht wrote:
If the previous Safari suggestion doesn't work try the following:
In Finder, go to Macintosh HD/Library/Internet Plug-ins and move AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin to the Disabled Plug-ins Folder. Restart Safari. If this works you may just want to delete that FUBAR plug-in.
Thanks. This was the solution for me.
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What to do about "The application 'Safari' can't be opened" -1712 ?

What to do about: "The application 'Safari' can't be opened -1712"?

http://www.justanswer.com/mac-computers/6yvn0-cannot-open-safari-i-mac-keeps-say -safari-unexpectly.html

How can I obtain information about the recently finished commands?

How can I get information about the recently finished jobs / bash commands? (eg. date / time of termination)

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foo
$ type e
e is a function
e ()
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$ e echo bar
bar
$ cat test.txt
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$ e htop
<here I do something with htop for a little while>
$ cat test.txt
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echo bar - Wed Jan 1 12:11:09 CET 2014
htop - Wed Jan 1 12:15:14 CET 2014
Last edited by karol (2014-01-01 11:20:36)

What to do about the spinning circle

What to do about the spinning circle

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What's happened about the Ovi contacts and the con...

Hi,
What's happened about the Ovi contacts and the contacts list ??
OMG, were deleted all the contacts suddenly !!! is a tragedy!!
also , Many users have reported me this problem
I wait for a Nokia Staff Reply
Real Name: Marco Amesty - Spanish Nokia Advisor. Follow me @elcoxx
DO NOT SPAM say thanks pressing the button

Well, yesterday I spent all day without contacts, and today I woke up with the contacts back!
i Think it is solved!
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Whats so great about the ipad 2?

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austin

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What you like about the BlackBerry 10.3.X OS update ?

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What is different about the new Airport Extreme?

I've been waiting for a refresh of the Airport line before I buy a new one; I can't tell if the new one is available or not. What is different about the Airport Extreme that the FCC listed in June 2011 from the October 2009 model? I currently have the UFO-shaped Airport from 2003 and it doesn't have enough ports on the back, so it's time to upgrade.
So... what's different? Is it out yet?

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I did not recieve an e-mail from apple about the change of security questions. What do i do ?

I want to buy something on the app store but they asked me to do some security questions. But i forgot the answers. So, i went to "Manage Apple ID" and clicked the send e-mail button. But i did not recieve it. I checked the spam and trash but did not see anything regarding the security questions. What do i do ?

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Go to the Password & Security section on the left side, and click on the link underneath the security questions that says 'Forgot your answers? Send reset security info email to [email]'. This will generate an automated e-mail that will allow you to reset your security questions.
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