The Department of Homeland Security advised that the most recent versions of Oracle's Java software should be disabled from computers due to security flaws. Web browsers using the Java 7 plug-in were identified as being a particularly high risk.
Java is a programming language and computing platform that is the underlying technology for many programs, including utilities, games, and business applications. Java runs on billions of devices, including computers and mobile devices. Many applications and websites will not work without the free Oracle Java software downloaded and installed.
Security experts have determined that recent versions of Java included a series of bugs that could allow hackers to access computers and obtain full security privileges. Users have been instructed to disable Java in web browsers, and Oracle has provided instructions for doing this which may be found at http://www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml.
Java is not required to run MyEnroll.com, but all users might wish to see if Java is installed on their devices and disable it if necessary. Oracle has released an updated version of Java, available from their website.
