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Security Alert: Critical Vulnerabilities in Java 6 and 7
Monday, February 04, 2013
Security Alert: Critical Vulnerabilities in Java 6 and 7
Multiple new security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Java, one of which is being actively exploited to compromise computers. Oracle has released new versions of Java 6 and 7 to correct these vulnerabilities. All Java users should upgrade as soon as possible. The Information Security Office will continue to monitor for and block known malicious websites and will also be monitoring for and notifying users of vulnerable computers on the campus network.
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