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Here’s how to disable Java in OS X 10.4 and 10.5:

If your Mac runs a version of OS X that’s older than 10.6, however, there aren’t any updates for you, leaving the next line of defense in the hand of virus protection apps, or disabling Java.

With the Java security updates Apple released several days ago, Snow Leopard and Lion users shouldn’t need to worry about getting hit with the current wave of Flashback variants, and they handle the process of removing the malware if it was installed ahead of the updates, too. When victims entered their user name and password into the seemingly legit authentication dialog Flashback was able install its malware, although more recent versions were able to take advantage of Java security flaws and install when users visited maliciously crafted websites. Disabling Java will stop hackers from taking advantage of those unpatched flaws, and it only takes a couple steps.įlashback originally tried to install its nasty payload by tricking users into thinking they were installing Adobe’s Flash player. If you aren’t running OS X 10.6 or higher, however, there aren’t any security updates available. Apple’s recent Java updates address the security issues that led to the Flashback trojan outbreak and now Luck圜at, too.