Good news: Oracle says the next major version of its Java software will no longer plug directly into the user’s Web browser. This long overdue step should cut down dramatically on the number of ...

The security patches, issued by Oracle, correct Java vulnerabilities that have lingered in Web browsers.

WebAssembly JVM promises to run ‘very large’ unmodified Java applications in modern browsers without plugins or a Java installation.

Next year, the Java browser plug-in, which is frequently the target of Web-based exploits, will be retired by Oracle.

Next year, the Java browser plug-in, which is frequently the target of Web-based exploits, will be retired by Oracle.

Apple has further distanced itself from Oracle's Java software framework with a Mac update released on Wednesday that removes a Java plugin from all Mac-compatible Web browsers. Users who install ...