We know there is a Java problem — most security experts agree with Sophos’ security expert, Paul Ducklin, who has consistently told computer users on any platform to “ switch Java off “.

If you use Java, then statistically speaking, there is a 94 percent chance that you are open to a particularly nasty hack of one kind or another.

Apple confirmed Tuesday it was hit by a hacker attack affecting "a limited number of Mac systems" through a hole in Java's plug-in for Web browsers.

The malware bypassed the Java sandbox protections; once Facebook reported the vulnerability to Oracle, the company responded with a patch on February 1st to correct the flaw.

Java and Flash both vulnerable—again—to new 0-day attacks Java bug is actively exploited. Flash flaws will likely be targeted soon.

Online attackers have wasted no time seizing on a critical vulnerability in Oracle's Java software framework that makes it possible to install malware on computers running Windows, Mac OS X, or ...

Cybersecurity researchers warn about cyberattacks by 'Elephant Beetle' - which use over 80 tools and exploits legacy vulnerabilities to hide inside networks for months at a time.

In 2013 Oremus wrote, “Next time everyone is freaking out about a new Java hack, the only decision you’ll face is whether to nod sympathetically or smugly.” So, how did you do?

Oracle has issued an emergency patch for its Java software after a string of high-profile hacking incidents at companies including Apple, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft.

Apple has today released an update for Mac OS X users that delivers improved security for those that are running Java on their machines. This update repairs a vulnerability used to hack into Apple ...