Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

Check the Enabled option to permit the latest Java Runtime version. Click on OK button to apply the setting changes. Click OK in Java Control Panel to confirm the changes.

Java links can contain software that easily check for which versions a client browser is running; within a few seconds, a malicious program can hone in on an old, unpatched version.

The Java Edition of Minecraft used to be the go-to version when it comes to flashy new content, but that’s since changed as Mojang aims to release updates across both versions simultaneously.

There are some ways to get rid of older Java versions, but there's no easy path to doing so Users of Java are caught between a rock and a hard place. They often need an older version of Java to ...

Security researchers have confirmed that the latest version of Oracle's Java software framework is vulnerable to Web hacks that allow attackers to install malware on end users' computers. "We have ...

Not long ago, disconnecting Java from the browser was not straightforward, but with the release of the latest version of Java 7 — Update 10 — Oracle included a very simple method for removing ...

Java links can contain software that easily check for which versions a client browser is running; within a few seconds, a malicious program can hone in on an old, unpatched version.