But due to changes in the way Java works on Macs and the recent rise in Java-based security threats, I’m altering my advice: You should do everything you can to remove Java from your Mac or, if ...

French website Mac G first noticed that Apple has blocked the updated Java plugin. Oracle has yet to release a new version that will pass through the Xprotect system on Mac OS X.

Apple’s real intent here is to absolve themselves of any responsibility for Java security or performance going forward on the Mac platform. As you may know Apple just released a pretty big patch ...