Disabling Java in Google Chrome PC, Mac, or Linux in Three Easy Steps

How to disable Java in Google Chrome to protect yourself against the latest in Java exploits.

Step 1: Open Google Chrome.
Step 2: In the Address Bar, type "chrome://plugins/" (without quotes) and press enter.
Step 3: Scroll down to Java and select Disable

As of now, I believe that this exploit affects Macs as well. For people using Linux or Unix, I don't know if this exploit exists, but I would disable it there as well. Some Linux distributions include a program called IcedTea. This is the open source equivalent to the Java browser plugin for Linux. I would disable it just to be safe.

When and if Oracle ever patches the exploit, use these same steps to re-enable Java.

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