Java Web Start can make deploying Java apps a breeze, but it may prevent those apps from accessing needed resources. Find out how to use Java Network Launching Protocol and application signing to ...

Struggling with Java Web Start errors on Windows 11? This comprehensive guide walks you through common issues, step-by-step ...

A flaw in the Java Web Start platform could be exploited to allow any Java applet to read, write and run on the affected machine. The flaw is in the way Java applications are handled in the “sandbox.” ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

Oracle added a feature in Java that lets companies control what specific Java applets are allowed to run on their endpoint computers, which could help them better manage Java security risks. The new ...

Administrators who support Java applications and various Oracle databases should pay close attention to the latest quarterly security update from Oracle, as more than a third of the security fixes ...

Oracle says that starting with April 18, 2017, Java (JRE) will treat all JAR files signed with the MD5 algorithm as unsigned, meaning they'll be considered insecure and blocked from running. Oracle ...

Oracle's priorities have clearly shifted away from Java and its database products, as the bulk of fixes are for its middleware and e-commerce applications Oracle released its quarterly CPU (Critical ...

Oracle will retire the Java browser plug-in, frequently the target of Web-based exploits, about a year from now. Remnants, however, will likely linger long after that. “Oracle plans to deprecate the ...