Re: Java/ByteVerify!Exploit

Thanks for the reply!

I can see the need to get a new version of Java. My immediate question is
what will happen if I clear the cache on my present version? There must be
a hundred or more applets in there. Don't I need them?

Drew


"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:OyQtUE4gGHA.4304@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: "Drew" <drew@xxxxxxxx>

| I have two instances of the subject virus on my computer. My virus
program
| (Computer Associates) won't remove it.
| When I go to the CA web site it advises me to go to the "Java Plug-in
| Control Panel" > Cache tab and to clear the Cache.
|
| Is there any downside to clearing the Java cache?
|
| Thanks
|
| Drew
|

If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 5.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior to
JRE/JSE
Version 5.0. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively
being exploited.
It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.

Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions of
Sun Java
to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed and Sun Java JRE/JSE Version
5.0 Update 7
be installed ASAP.

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

1) Dump the contents of your IE cache -
Start --> settings --> control panel --> Internet options -->
delete files

2) Dump the contents of the Mozilla FireFox Cache { if you use
FireFox }
Tools --> Options --> Privacy --> Cache --> Clear

3) Dump the contents of your Sun Java cache -
Start --> settings --> control panel --> Java applet --> cache -->
clear
or
Start --> settings --> control panel --> Java applet -->
general --> settings -->
delete files

4) Re-scan your system using your anti virus software.


--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm




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