Snow Leopard, Lion Java Updates Address Trojan Issue

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Apple rolled out Java security updates for OS X 10.6.8 and 10.7.3 on Tuesday that address several potential vulnerabilities including one that could allow attackers to run malicious code on your Mac simply by visiting a website.

Apple patches Java security flawsJava for OS X 2012-001 for Lion and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 7 for Snow Leopard follow reports of a Java-based trojan horse based on the Flashback threat that could install its payload without requiring a user account password.

Both updates are available as free downloads through the Software Update application, or via the Apple Support website.

Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet

Jeff is the Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of "The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X" from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also co-hosts the We Have Communicators podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other podcasts, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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