Java is still being used. We tell you how to install Java and make sure that you have enabled the latest Java version on your Windows computer.

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 ...

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 ...

You can check which Java version is on your Mac to see if you have the most up-to-date Java running, or you can check on the Java website.

After the first incident, Java quickly released an updated version that could run on the OS but even the updated version was susceptible to security exploits.

The patch also updates Apple’s provided version of Java to 1.6.0_41; the update is available by choosing Software Update from the Apple menu or visiting the Mac App Store and clicking on Updates.

Update (December 14 ,2021): We’ve updated this article with information about the new Log4j version release, along with new exploit vectors, and risks related to all Java versions. While you ...

Apple's anti-malware system is capable of enforcing minimum version numbers for plug-ins such as Java and Flash, and Apple simply updated its blacklist information to require that machines be ...