Apple releases Java updates for OS X to tackle vulnerabilities

Apple has released an update for Mac OS X users following a hacking attack on employees’ Macs as well as the remote blocking of the Java plugin thanks to security vulnerabilities.While this is the standard quarterly update of Java 6 that Apple distributes, customers who are looking for Java 7 should grab it straight from Oracle’s site. This update includes a malware removal tool that removes most common variants of malware.In the Mac App Store, the update is available when you navigate to Apple menu and then Software Update, or you can simply find it under the Software Update section. Two separate download packages for OS X Snow Leopard and OS X Lion or Mountain Lion are available through Apple’s software download site. Click here for full story