1-16-2013 Java the Big NO NO

Java is not JavaScript - tell your friends!
Turning off Java will not turn off JavaScript.
Click on this link to find out how to turn off Java in your browser.
Almost every day we're made aware of another security breach in Java.
Do you really want to wait till your system is compromised before you
finally take action or,  follow these simple steps to prevent such a disaster
from happening in the first place.
Don't put off until tomorrow what you could have prevented today.

( Thanks Bill Mullins )

Here's another tool that you can use to accomplish the task:

JavaRA 2.1 – Removes old and redundant versions of the Java Runtime Environment.
Simply select “Check for Updates” or “Remove Older Version” to begin.