About Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8

Summary

This Java security update removes the most common variants of the Flashback malware.

Products Affected

Java, Mac OS X 10.6, Product Security

This Java security update removes the most common variants of the Flashback malware.

If you do not use Java applets, it is recommended that you disable the Java web plug-in in your web browser. For more information about how to disable Java in Safari, please see this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5241.

Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8 delivers Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_31-b04-415 and supersedes all previous versions of Java for Mac OS X v10.6.

This update is recommended for all Mac OS X v10.6 users.

Additional Information

For information about the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
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