![]() This prevents malicious code requesting to use an old, vulnerable Java install. ![]() Uninstall old versions of Java, unless you're running terribly written java code, you only need the latest version on your PC. You can use Secunia PSI to scan your hard drives for vulnerable software and get links to fixed versions or use Mozilla's plugin checker to scan common browser plugins. Adobe products in particular have a terrible security history and don't always auto update very well. Make sure anything that interacts with your browser - Flash, Java, PDF Readers, Shockwave, etc are all up to date. The root cause of the majority of drive-by exploits is insecure software on your PC which should be patched. Contrary to some beliefs, this won't slow down your PC. Go ahead and do it now, since it's off by default in the name of compatibility (you can whitelist any old games or programs that you need to). ![]() Turning on DEP pre-emptively mitigates a large majority of these exploits. Some security tips to prevent getting infected in the first place:
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