By now you’ve heard about the latest, very serious problem with Oracle’s Java runtime. You may also have heard that it could take a very long time to fix. Here’s why: The flaw uncovered by ...

A security breach in a very common programming language used on personal computers and websites across the Internet, could let a hacker take control of your machine.

The weekly -- sometimes daily -- security scares that occur with Java may remind you of the old whack-a-mole arcade game. Here's how to stay safe.

Java plug-in maker Oracle has said that a fix to a major security vulnerability will be available "shortly," after U.S. Homeland Security warned to disable the software.

With the recent announcement of JDK Enhancement Project (JEP) 188, now seems like a good time to brush up on what you know about the Java memory model. Authored by Doug Lea, JEP 188 proposes the first ...

Internet browsers use Java for interactive Web content Program is a major target for hackers Update to the most recent version to avoid security risks The weekly — sometimes daily — security ...

Oracle just scored points with the security community for rushing out an early patch for a critical security flaw in Java that was already being widely exploited by the cybercriminal underground ...

Oracle says Java 7u13 addresses 50 flaws, many of which left systems vulnerable to remote exploits.

Steps you should take to fix a Java SE security risk on your computer, a message from Oracle, broadcast by ESET, as requested by the FTC.

Oracle today released a new version of Java, plugging security holes so severe that experts recommended that Internet users disable the plugin immediately. The fix is available for download here ...

Oracle has released Java 7 update 11, which addresses a Zero Day flaw that enables intruders to install malware on vulnerable systems. However, users are still advised to reconfigure the software ...