Oracle has released a new version of the Java Development Kit which includes a number of security improvements. The new release of Java also includes some additional security enhancements, most notably a feature that enables developers to set a specific level of security for any unsigned Java applets. Oracle s decision to give people the ability to disable Java applications from running in the browser could be an important step in helping to prevent some of the widespread Java attacks. Java applications and Java itself have become high-priority targets for attackers in the last two years.
Source: https://threatpost.com/oracle-adds-ability-prevent-java-apps-running-browsers-121812/77325/