A new Java exploit was discovered yesterday that bypasses the Java security model using clever social engineering that takes advantage of weak security settings in the Java security control panel.

New vulnerabilities and flaws in Java are so common and frequent that it is difficult to keep pace. Less than two weeks ago it was revealed that the Java sandbox could be bypassed; now it is disclosed ...

A new Java 0-day vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. If you use Java, you can either uninstall/disable the plugin to protect your computer or set your security settings to “High” and ...

I am trying to learn Java using the JDK I downloaded from the Sun Site, I got a book and am following tutorials. I use a Windows XP SP1 box at home and user with admin privileges.I begun writing ...

A new flaw identified in Java creates serious security risks for everyone. We recommend immediate action to protect yourself.

JDK 22 adds 10 new root CA certificates, a new asymmetric key interface, and a -XshowSettings option for displaying security settings. In a March 20 blog post on Oracle’s inside.java web page ...

An Oracle blog post documenting the Java security settings doesn't clarify, and Oracle representatives didn't respond to an e-mail seeking comment for this post. Sadly, an e-mail sent to 13 valid ...

New Java Zero-day Flaws uncovered by Security Explorations, a Poland-based vulnerability research firm, can be used by an attacker to execute code on a victim's computer.

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.

The Department of Homeland Security says despite some fixes to Java, it continues to recommend users disable the program in their Web browsers, because it remains vulnerable to attacks that could ...

Security researchers warn that cybercriminals have started using Java exploits signed with digital certificates to trick users into allowing the malicious code to run inside browsers.

A new flaw identified in Java creates serious security risks for everyone. We recommend immediate action to protect yourself.