While Java Preferences is missing for those using OS X 10.7 or later, the utility is still present for those who update Java in OS X 10.6. This may seem to suggest that Apple simply overlooked ...

Disabling Java in OS X requires doing so for each user account; however, even terminal commands for doing this may be a bit impractical to use as a substitute.

Users may re-enable automatic execution of Java applets using the Java Preferences application. If the Java web plug-in detects that no applets have been run for an extended period of time it will ...

Next, re-enable Java applet support in the Java Preferences application (or wait for your Mac to automatically prompt you the next time you need it). Third, pick a secondary browser that you never ...

The update uninstalls Apple’s Java applet plugin from all browsers, as well as the Java Preferences application, which it says is no longer needed to configure the applet’s settings.

To disable Java in the browsers (biggest security risk) head to each browsers preferences or add-ons. Don't disable Javascript, that's not Java.

The 2012-003 update removes common variants of the Flashback trojan, as well as disabling automatic execution of Java applets. While you will be able to turn the ability to run Java applets back on ...

Apple recently released Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 (which adds Java SE 6 to your Mac) after receiving much criticism for omitting it when Leopard shipped:Discussion threads began to appear in ...

Oracle updated Java on Tuesday 16 October 2012 and Apple followed suit a day later. Apple's update is the latest in its efforts directed at keeping Java off Macs.

According to fresh warnings by security vendor Intego, another Java vulnerability is attacking Macs that haven't been patched with Apple's Java for OS X Lion 2012-002 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 ...