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JavaScript injection

Posted by zlatipln on September 23, 2008

JavaScript injection become a very popylar hacking method nowdays.

As Javascript is enabled by default in web browsers, it is easy to become a victim.

The malicious websites use installing of ActiveX controls to get control.

The way to avoid JavaScript injection is not to visit unknown sites, especially those offering pirated software. Update Windows regularry and apply the critical patches. Disable active Javascript in IE. 

And main: use firewall and anti-virus software. 

Here is a link with a list with malware sites: http://malwaredomains.com/?tag=sql-injection

It is often updated and one can see how fast is growing their number every day.

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How to Enable Javascript in Firefox and Internet Explorer

Posted by zlatipln on September 23, 2008

 Javascript is enabled by default in web browsers. If you for some reasons have disabled it, a message will pop when you visit pages with Javascript.

  • Here is how to enable Javascript in Firefox :

Menu  “Tools” __> “Options” __> “Content” __> “Enable JavaScript”  and OK

  • Here is how to enable Javascript  in Internet explorer:

Menu “Tools” __> “Internet Options”

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Then choose “Security” tab –> “Custom Level” button.

New dialog window is opened.

Scroll down to find  “Scripting” –> “Active scripting”

Chesck  ”Enable” radio button and press OK.

 

 

  • Here is How to Enable Javascript in Opera:  File menu __>  Quick Preferences –> Check Enable JavaScript –> Reload .

 

  • Here is How to Enable Javascript in Safari /Mac OS/                                        

From  menu –> Select Preferences  –> Security –> check Enable JavaScript __> close window  and Reload.

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