Java has powered the world's most critical software for nearly three decades — from banking platforms and healthcare systems to enterprise applications and Android apps.

A new exploit for a previously unknown and unpatched Java vulnerability is being actively used by attackers to infect computers with malware, according to researchers from security firm FireEye. “We ...

Cisco Systems says Java vulnerabilities are now exploited more often than holes in Adobe's Acrobat and Reader applications. The networking giant's 2010 Annual Security Report states that in January ...

Oracle added a feature in Java that lets companies control what specific Java applets are allowed to run on their endpoint computers, which could help them better manage Java security risks. The new ...

The Apple [AAPL] critics are dancing their dance once again today following news of a Java-based malware attack on Macs. But, given Java is the bad boy in the room, shouldn’t critics and Kool-Aid ...

Zero-day exploits are nerve-racking for IT professionals but are far less dangerous than unpatched older vulnerabilities for which fixes are available, Microsoft says. A zero-day is a vulnerability ...