We've seen a lot of questions lately about plug-ins like Flash and Java not working in Firefox. That means many videos won't play and some games won't work. Some browsers, including Firefox, disable plug-ins when there are security concerns. Both Java and Firefox had serious security problems earlier in the year. Here's a quick tip on making sure all of your plug-ins are up-to-date with the latest bug fixes and security patches.
New Java Exploit – Disable Java NOW!
I'm beginning to sound like a broken record but there was another Java exploit discovered and this one is the worst kind of security hole, one that allows a hacker to install malware or viruses without your knowledge simply by visiting a website. The exploit has been confirmed by Bitdefender, a popular anti-virus company, as being actively used by hackers on the internet to compromise computer systems.