Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing?

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I had no idea that apple could reach in from the net and make changes to my computer without my approval. I have no doubt of their benign intentions, but still... I don't like that.

I run a Java-based app, JBidwatcher 24/7 - should I worry? Should I shut it down?

This exploit seems to have EVERYONE scurrying to a far greater degree than ever before. It must be seriously dangerous - I suspect that we haven't heard just how dangerous yet...