Protection From

ActiveX

What is ActiveX

ActiveX are software modules. These modules have the unique characteristic of being based on Microsoft’s COM (Component Object Model) architecture. ActiveX itself is not a threat, but rather it is a vulnerable point in the computer.

// Why are ActiveX infections a significant threat?

ActiveX controls can provide complete access to your system. In effect they allow the webpage to integrate itself into your computer.

// How is Active X spread?

ActiveX controls are often integrated into web pages. When a user operates an ActiveX-compliant browser, the webpage’s ActiveX controls are downloaded. This turns the webpage into a software page. If the ActiveX control is malicious, it provides access to your system.

// Where does ActiveX reside?

ActiveX controls reside in webpages that you access while using the internet, they are then able to infect applications that use ActiveX.

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Malicious ActiveX exploit the prevalence of ActiveX software modules in general computing environments. Legitimate ActiveX controls are found in many Microsoft Windows applications such as Internet Explorer...

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Malicious ActiveX exploit the prevalence of ActiveX software modules in general computing environments. Legitimate ActiveX controls are found in many Microsoft Windows applications such as Internet Explorer...

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Unlike other threats discussed on this site, ActiveX is not all bad. It is important to understand that although vulnerable, ActiveX control has many benefits. These benefits include: Ability to download and run web based programs easily and effectively...

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