[cbvinh]

Users are being asked to disable /Java/ in their /browsers/ due to a security vulnerability. Since the PlayBook doesn't have Java, it's not affected. (Note: Java and Javascript are two different things.)

Experts urge PC users to disable Java, cite security flaw | Reuters
Critical Java vulnerability made possible by earlier incomplete patch (Updated) | Ars Technica
US-CERT Alert TA13-010A - Oracle Java 7 Security Manager Bypass Vulnerability

[taz323]

Another reason the PB is great

[Aljean Thein]

exactly how do you disable java?

[Techno-Emigre]

Thanks for the post OP.

For Windows here is the link on the Java site showing HOW TO: How do I disable Java in my web browser?
I would think by now Oracle would have issued a statement, but Dept of Homeland Security says nothing in their update. Still no patch. Remember, while other versions have their issues, this is all about Java 10. All the news articles I saw said to disable, but not how. Most people won't know what to do.

Anybody know if other mobile platforms are vulnerable?

[Shao128]

Anybody know if other mobile platforms are vulnerable?

That was my thought as well... And off the top of my head I can't think of any available mobile platform that supports java.

[rogprov]

I use several sites that need Java and Java-Script so I'd very much like a tablet that does supports it. However I guess that's not going to happen so I'm stuck with using my main PC. Not a major problem but for me it would be nice to have Java on a the PB.

Roger

[pacoman03]

Oracle has just issued an update to address the vulnerabilities.

[gwinegarden]

I worked in IT for many many years including 10 years with Oracle Consulting. Java has always been and, probably, always will be a nightmare.