Java is a computer programming language that is found on desktops to servers to mobile devices and also smart cards. The Java application runs on most of the systems including Linux, Mac, and Windows.

When I was checking my Macs for the Flashback malware last week (see “How to Detect and Protect Against Updated Flashback Malware,” 5 April 2012), I ran into something odd with Firefox. Mozilla’s plug ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The FCC recommended users of its Universal Licensing System to upgrade to Java plug-in version ...

This is the second time this month that Apple has blocked the Java web plugin on Mac OS X. After the first incident, Java quickly released an updated version that could run on the OS but even the ...

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A recently disclosed Java vulnerability has been updated in the BlackHole kit, a popular exploit set among hackers. Security experts warn that a majority of Java users could be at risk. The Java ...