The places I've seen say to turn it off in your browser, but for safe measure, I would turn your internet off and then play Minecraft, when you are done, re-enable your internet.
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Tho I would make sure that if you are using mods, you are getting them from trusted sites, namely these forums. Even then I would avoid trying out mods that have just been released until someone has tested them out and/or looked over the coding for it.
I didn't hear the full story, but from what I can tell, the Java hacking issue just applies to Java plugins for the internet. Don't quote me on that, but I think it should be fine.
Sorry, but I'm no Java expert.
I've only ever got viruses intentionally, when playing around with a virtual machine... as far as I know.
Also never been hacked.
Wait for someone like Syfaro to come along.
The places I've seen say to turn it off in your browser, but for safe measure, I would turn your internet off and then play Minecraft, when you are done, re-enable your internet.
Tho I would make sure that if you are using mods, you are getting them from trusted sites, namely these forums. Even then I would avoid trying out mods that have just been released until someone has tested them out and/or looked over the coding for it.
I'm a java developer and the reporting on the exploits hasn't been clear as to whats the problem. Java is a programming language and platform that can be used in the browser as what we call applets. There are two ways to play minecraft on the pc. The browser based way in which you play in the browser at minecraft.com or the executable jar launched from the desktop. The exploits that are all in the news lately refer to browser based Java. While the exploits will give the attackers access to your computer through the Java runtime environment, if you are running minecraft from outside your browser you are safe. The only thing the department of homeland security is recommending be disabled is Java in your browser. So disable Java in your browser and avoid rolling back to a previous version of Java because that could potentially be mistake that could open you to unpatched exploits itself. If you need to disable java in your browser you'll have to look up a solution for your particular browser (IE, firefox, chrome, etc...). I'm also hearing that oracle has already updated Java 7 with fixes for the exploits but I'm not sure if that is true. However, most people can do without Java in the browser anyhow.
I want to add that I have spoken with a Java security expert and he told me that it's best to permantly disable Java in the browser because of so many other vulnerabilities exist. So again you are safe running minecraft outside your browser as an executable jar. As always, adding untrusted mods or other additions to the minecraft can pose a risk however.
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Curse PremiumI'm just a Minecraft player that likes to give my opinion. Nothing special to see here.
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Retired StaffArticle: http://blog.avast.co...r-java-exploit/
Tho I would make sure that if you are using mods, you are getting them from trusted sites, namely these forums. Even then I would avoid trying out mods that have just been released until someone has tested them out and/or looked over the coding for it.
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Retired StaffWell it looks safe for anyone who's wondering.
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I tried it with terrible results. I gave my wife my glasses for a second, a creeper showed up and now my wife is pregnant.
Stupid 3D..
Very True
Java versions 7-10 have been hacked
which means downloading and using java version 6 is ok (out dated java)
i think you should just disable it in your browser though....(+ applets)
because i think this only affects java plugins...
also does this only apply to Americans thanks good luck!!!!! please help thank you
I want to add that I have spoken with a Java security expert and he told me that it's best to permantly disable Java in the browser because of so many other vulnerabilities exist. So again you are safe running minecraft outside your browser as an executable jar. As always, adding untrusted mods or other additions to the minecraft can pose a risk however.