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Java and ActiveX are technologies for embedding
computer programs in web pages. This technology makes it easier for programmers
to provide useful services such as Online scanners interactive programs, games,
and web applications. While it does make the web more useful and interesting,
the technology can easily compromise your privacy. In fact some web pages are
designed to hijack your Internet Browser simply by loading the page by visiting
a site.
The reason for this is that the Java and ActiveX
environments, called 'sandboxes', are essentially their own little computers
running inside your browser. With a few exceptions, Java and ActiveX programs
can do anything they want inside the sandbox (Java is prevented from accessing
local volumes like hard drives unless given permission - ActiveX has much more
freedom). The sandboxes also provide Java applications with information about
the enivironment in which they are running, including your IP address.
Java and ActiveX are not required to use the proxy
configuration you've set up for your browser that tells your browser to use your
Tunnel. So, these sandboxes programs can directly access the Internet, bypassing
the Tunneler. They can report your IP address to any server to which they
connect, and they can send and receive information without sending it through
the Tunneler first.
Therefore, if
you are truly concerned about your online privacy, you will limit your exposure
to Java and ActiveX programs by turning off Java and ActiveX or forcing your
browser to ask permission before executing any Java or ActiveX program.
To Disable Java and ActiveX in Internet Explorer:
1. Open Internet Explorer Select Options from the Tools menu.
2.Select the Security tab, then click on the
Internet zone icon.
3.Click the Custom Level button.
4.The ActiveX settings are at the top of
the list. Set the following options to 'Disable':
Binary and script behaviors (only present in Windows
XP SP2)
Download signed ActiveX control
Download unsigned
ActiveX controls
Initialize and
script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Run ActiveX controls
and plug-ins Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Further down on the list are the Java settings. Look for the
Java VM settings. Set the Java Permissions settings to Disable. Click OK in the
Security Settings window, then again in the Internet Options window.
Java and ActiveX are now disabled in Internet
Explorer. You may now browse the web without worrying
about those technologies compromising your privacy.
To Disable Java
in Mozilla Firefox
NOTE: Firefox does not accept ActiveX
controls, so you don't need to worry about ActiveX, only
Java, when running Firefox. Open Firefox From the Tools
menu, choose Options...
Click on the Web Features icon in the left
sidebar.
Uncheck the Java
checkbox.
Click OK in the Options window.
Java is now disabled in Firefox. You may now browse the web without worrying
about it compromising your privacy.
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