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ActiveX – Technology created by Microsoft to control interactivity on web pages. If ActiveX is on a page, an applet or small program has to be downloaded to gain access to the full functionality. 


Java – Programming language that allows applets to run within a web browser. Examples of applets include a calculator or a counter.


JavaScript – Programming developed to interact with HTML source code to allow interactive websites. 



Attackers may use any of these tools to install a program on a computer.

 To prevent against these attacks,

 most browsers have settings that force the computer user to authorize

 the downloading or use of ActiveX,Java, or JavaScript

Common DoS attacks include the following:


Ping of death – A series of repeated, larger than normal pings that crash the receiving computer 


E-mail bomb – A large quantity of bulk e-mail that overwhelms the e-mail server preventing users from accessing it.



Here are some basic precautions to help protect against social engineering:


Never give out your password


Always ask for the ID of unknown persons


Restrict access of unexpected visitors


Escort all visitors


Never post your password in your work area


Lock your computer when you leave your desk


Do not let anyone follow you through a door that requires an access card