Keeping JAVA disabled all the time is a good idea. It can be enabled as needed for a specific reason and then disabled again. True, this is inconvenient but it's the best way to stay safe if you must use websites that use Java. Homeland Security has issued ominous warnings about Java 7 but this is not a new situation. Despite the "Timely Warning" from Homeland Security, Java has had vulnerabilities and published exploits since the early days of Netscape Navigator. Oracle seems to constantly be releasing patches but like any good "better mousetrap" game the compromises keep happening. Java is usually how a computer is able to become infected with a virus by visiting a website.

The links below describe how to to disable Java on your computer. The process is a little inconvenient so keep the instructions handy. This way you can enable/disable as necessary.

http://gizmodo.com/5975475/how-to-disable-java-in-your-browser?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_facebook&utm_source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/life-lisa/2013/jan/12/how-disable-java-following-homeland-security-warni/

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