Days after the Department of Homeland Security said computer users should remove the latest versions of its Java software, Oracle Corp. says it has fixed the flaw, in a new update released Monday ...

In addition, close the loop – that is, audit the software in your enterprise to confirm Java's removal. Finally, consider using network security solutions such as those with layer 7 visibility ...

The security of Oracle's Java software framework, installed on some three billion devices worldwide, is taking a turn for the worse, ...

Java allows programmers to write software using a single set of code that will run on almost any computer. MacRumors reports that Apple has already disabled the Java 7 plug-in installed on Macs.

Researchers have discovered a Java flaw that would let hackers bypass critical security measures in all recent versions of the software. The flaw was announced today by Security Explorations, the ...

Older Versions Threaten Java Security; ... "Organizations need to know what software is running on their systems, what attack surface that software exposes, and how to use risk-management tools to ...

Millions of computer users who run the most recent versions of Oracle's Java software should disable it owing to security flaws, says the cybersecurity section of the Department of Homeland Security.

In 2013, Java was the most popular target of attackers, but in 2014, the number of attacks attempting to exploit the software declined by a third, according to Cisco’s 2015 Annual Security Report.

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.

Java’s code-signing requirements have proven to be a bust, security researchers say, and now even longtime developers are losing faith in the programming language. Why would a software company ...