Exploit.java/CVE-2012-1723

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I tried to stream a BBC program with Iplayer, Iplayer would not run I could not assess BBC. I tried to open Malwarebytes, Malwarebytes would not open, I got 6 exception errors and some runtime errors.
I opened MS Defender and found out my computer was infected with Exploit.java/CVE-2012-1723 Defender removed the infection.
I uninstalled Malwarebytes and reinstalled Malwarebytes I still got exception and runtime errors. I them removed Malwarebytes with Revo uninstaller (paid version). reinstalled Malwarebytes Revo got Malwarebytes up and running again.
Thank God for MS Defender and Revo.
Jimmy

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Jimmy, don’t enable the Java plugin in your normal browser, access any legitimate sites that need Java from an alternative browser.

I suggest completely removing Java unless you really need it installed permanently. I’ve not had Java installed for more than 2 years, I’ve never missed it.

Consider increasing your website blocking tactics, I use hpHosts, installed and updated automatically by HostsMan. This works system-wide yet can be temporarily blocked in just a few clicks, should you need to access a blocked site or test a bad connection.

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Jimmy, don’t enable the Java plugin in your normal browser, access any legitimate sites that need Java from an alternative browser.

I suggest completely removing Java unless you really need it installed permanently. I’ve not had Java installed for more than 2 years, I’ve never missed it.

Consider increasing your website blocking tactics, I use hpHosts, installed and updated automatically by HostsMan. This works system-wide yet can be temporarily blocked in just a few clicks, should you need to access a blocked site or test a bad connection.

Thank I will try your suggestions

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