Just as quickly as it started, Oracle has released a patch to fix the security hole that has been running rampant. You can install it from the link above or from within your Java control panel.

Just because this path has been released does not mean that Java is “safe” though. As Krebsonsecurity mentions, this is only one of a bevvy of attacks Java has been under, and not likely to be the last. Unless you *need* java for some reason (remote desktop sharing, etc.) it is recommended that you leave it disabled as we discussed in the initial post.

Although this patch prevents future infections using this particular attack, it by no means fixes any previous infections. Be sure to run your AV scanner ASAP if you haven’t already, and as always, keep yourself safe by using your XVU Drive for secure online transmissions.