Why did All BROWSERS drop the Java Applet?

[inquiring]

I used to be able to scan my checks into/through my bank's website (in real time) using Java and Firefox. My bank removed the java applet because they state:

"The change is necessary because the PC versions of most internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) will soon no longer support the Java applet". August 28, 2015.

Is the bank claim true and if so why did the browsers drop the Java applet?

I'm not a fan of Java but my bank generally does not know why they take action on anything and are generally idiots. Now I have to scan both sides of the check and save as two files and then upload to the site.

Thank you.

 

[nickbits]

no mobile check capture?

as for java applets... the java vm is a lot of bloat and there pretty much zero good java applets. almost everything has been replaced by html5.

 

[lxskllr]

no mobile check capture?

as for java applets... the java vm is a lot of bloat and there pretty much zero good java applets. almost everything has been replaced by html5.

It's also a huge security risk. Java did its best to keep up with Flash regarding vulnerabilities. Sometimes they did better! Not to be outdone, Flash would cultivate some more zero days, and pull ahead for a limited time.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Surprised, Java has been so long with us. Good riddance. Flash is next please.

 

[PliotronX]

It's also a huge security risk. Java did its best to keep up with Flash regarding vulnerabilities. Sometimes they did better! Not to be outdone, Flash would cultivate some more zero days, and pull ahead for a limited time.

I chuckled, thanks! Pictured the KY Derby with horses named Java and Flash.

Anywho, they are mistaken that August 28 was when all browser support ended, that was only Chrome that flat out disabled NPAPI support without a workaround. IE and FF still support it last I knew so you will just have to use either one. (edit- saw that the BANK was the one that removed it so it doesn't matter which browser you use. I would correct the bank and see if they can re-activate it for FF and IE users).

This was taken as a security step for Chrome. I am unsure of the technical details but I would imagine NPAPI likely has vulnerabilities itself. Oracle would just have to find a way to interface with browsers other than NPAPI. Or end the failed project in a fantastical suicide that involves Flash.