"Roberto G." (roberto-g)
03/03/2014 at 18:24 • Filed to: PCLOPNIK

PC tip: this evening I made a full scansion of my beloved PC with Microsoft Security Essentials (3:30h), since I got an Explorer error. Result was that (notwithstanding all my protections), I got an " Exploit:Java/Urains.A " trojan, that was removed. May be this explains why my HD was was revving for minutes, even when I was not using it. Now, apparently it doesn't do that anymore and it's almost been one hour that I seldom hear the cooling ventilator... then bros, do a full scan from time to time. My last was last year...

DISCUSSION (13)

JustWaitingForAMate > Roberto G.
03/03/2014 at 18:26

Heh, exploiting uranis.

ddavidn > Roberto G.
03/03/2014 at 18:26

May want to check it with Malwarebytes...

Nibbles > Roberto G.
03/03/2014 at 18:30

Always update your Java. 80% of exploits are Java-based.

Roberto G. > Nibbles
03/03/2014 at 18:45

I have Java version 7, update 51 and the updating is automatic. Funny is that the exploit was in the Java folder.

Nibbles > Roberto G.
03/03/2014 at 18:51

You may want to send that info to Oracle. It'll be fixed in Thursday's Java 7 update 52, AUTOVOX Edition lol.

Seriously though, as a sys admin, I loathe Java. I keep it off all my systems except those that explicitly require it. No problems on the boxes without it.

Roberto G. > Nibbles
03/04/2014 at 14:12

Thanks for the information. I installed some time ago a FF addon that allows to control where and when to use Java. I didn't use it so far, but now I'm gonna give it a try...

Roberto G. > Nibbles
03/04/2014 at 14:19

P.S. Since I can choose, may be you can tell me if I'd be quite safe with the only Java Script disabled, or if I'd better disable both Java Scrips (JS) and Java (J) as well. Thank you indeed, in advance!

Nibbles > Roberto G.
03/04/2014 at 14:41

Definitely do that. You can also disable Java in each browser, using one for regular browsing and the other for using Java-based systems. That'll keep you safer as well.

Nibbles > Roberto G.
03/04/2014 at 14:45

Java and JavaScript are two completely separate technologies. Most JS is sandboxed these days and are relatively harmless.

Roberto G. > Nibbles
03/04/2014 at 14:45

BTW, with Java Script disabled, I'm logged out from Oppo and I cannot see the replies. So that's not the answer. Wonder what are the effects of only disabling Java.

UPDATE: Now I know the difference between JS and J . I'm keeping JS enabled (otherwise no Oppo) and I'm keeping Java disabled till I relly need it. Anyway, thanks for the hint: I owe you a beer!

Nibbles > Roberto G.
03/04/2014 at 14:45

You don't need to disable JavaScript.

Roberto G. > Nibbles
03/04/2014 at 14:58

Thanks. Please see my other reply.

Nibbles > Roberto G.
03/04/2014 at 15:12

I'll take you up on that beer next time you're in Denver ;)