April 12, 2012 09:08 pm EDT

Apple releases fix for Flashback malware

It promised earlier this week that a fix was coming, and Apple has now delivered a Java security update that is says removes "the most common variants of the Flashback malware." That update also reconfigures the Java web plug-in to disable the automatic execution of Java applets by default (in Lion, at least -- those still on Snow Leopard are advised to do that themselves), although folks can re-enable that functionality if they choose. As usual, OS X users can download the update through the Software Update application.

Apple releases fix for Flashback malware originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PermalinkThe Loop | Apple ||Comments

Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/apple-releases-fix-for-flashback-malware/

View Full Article

Engadget

Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics. Engadget was launched in March of 2004 in partnership with the Weblogs, Inc. Network (WI

More About this Source Visit Engadget