tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863230275877451164.post1523233916969242347..comments2023-06-21T05:41:32.763-04:00Comments on Macintosh Security: Java Security Tips @ MacFixIt:-Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01192230834913012760noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863230275877451164.post-61816489673111658302013-01-20T17:30:22.875-05:002013-01-20T17:30:22.875-05:00Mac security friend Al V pointed out to me that th...Mac security friend Al V pointed out to me that the ClickToPlugin add-on for Safari is only partially effective. He pointed me to the developer's website:<br /><br />https://hoyois.github.com/safariextensions/clicktoplugin/<br /><br />There you'll find that Marc Hoyois has stated the following:<br /><br />"Note. ClickToPlugin does not block -applet- elements. These elements are used to embed Java applets into web pages and launch a Java plug-in. The reason is that they cannot be blocked."<br /><br />Why this is the case is beyond my understanding. But obviously Marc Hoyois has verified the situation. Therefore, ClickToPlugin is only PARTIALLY effective. As such, I CANNOT recommend bothering with it.<br /><br />Therefore, stick to the mantra:<br /> Just Turn Java Off.<br /><br />:-Derek:-Derekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192230834913012760noreply@blogger.com