Apple XProtect requires updated version of Java Plug-in

4/18/2013 Apple has just updated XProtect on OS X, which will block Java web plugins earlier than Java 6 update 45 and Java 7 update 21. These required versions of Java can be downloaded using the following links:

Java 7 Update 21: http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Java 6 Update 45 for 10.7 and later: http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1572
Java 6 Update 45 for 10.6: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1573

3/4/2013 Apple and Oracle have released Java updates for 10.6, and Java updates for 10.7 and 10.8, to address security vulnerabilities. Previous versions are blocked by Apple XProtect.

http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/03/oracle-releases-new-java-patch-to-address-this-weeks-mcrat-problem/

http://9to5mac.com/2013/03/04/fool-me-twice-apple-releases-java-update-for-the-latest-zero-day/

2/1/2013 Apple and Oracle have released Java updates for 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8.http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5648, http://java.com, which are not blocked by Apple XProtect

1/31/2013: Apple XProtect Anti-Malware System requires updated version of Java Plug-In

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/01/for-second-time-in-a-month-apple-blacklists-java-web-plug-in/

For more general information on Java as it pertains to your application

Which Java version should I install?

Mac OS X 10.7 or 10.8

• Instructions for Coeus users
• Instructions for MITSIS
• [Instructions for Chemtracker]
• [Instructions for SAPgui and OpenText]
• Any application that is compatible with Java 7: upgrade to the latest Java version, at http://www.java.com/en/download/

Mac OS X 10.6

Instructions:

• Follow the menu path Apple >> Software Update to receive the latest updates for Mac OS 10.6.