Business practices are behind the Java LTS release schedule. Many companies still use Java 11, Java 8 and even Java 6 or 7.

There is a serious vulnerability in Java that leaves users running any of the current versions of Windows open to simple Web-based attacks that could lead to a complete compromise of the affected ...

Specifically, Java on the client is the problem. Oracle, which oversees Java, has stressed a need for users to upgrade to the latest version of Java to fend off security problems.

Waratek is introducing a feature to its Java-protection platform that enables upgrading to the current version of Java without having to install Java updates or touch the apps running within the ...

The latest versions of Java for Windows are Java 6 Update 31 and Java 7 Update 3. Mozilla is also considering adding a blocklist entry for the Java plug-in on OS X.

The recently released Java 7 Update 11 has been blocked by Apple through its XProtect anti-malware feature in OS X.