Updates should be available via the Java Control Panel (see screenshot above) or from Java.com. Mac OS X 10.6 users who have Java should check Software Update for any available updates.

If you use the plugin, you can download the latest update now from the Java Control Panel or directly from Oracle’s website here: Java SE 7u17.

"Starting with Java 7 Update 10, it is possible to disable Java content in Web browsers through the Java control panel applet," US-CERT said.

According to Oracle, Java 7 on OS X checks for updates once a week, assuming you invoke Java. To manually check for new versions of Java, run the Java Control Panel by clicking the Java icon in ...

Java code without a prompt corresponding to security settings configured in Java Control Panel." Oracle representatives didn't immediately respond to an e-mail seeking comment for this post.

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