Turn off Javascript in IE6 and IE7 to protect against latest
security threat
Warning: As of November 24, 2009 Microsoft has no plans for a
fix that will quash the vulnerability in Internet
Explorer that
could
allow remote code execution.
This tip will help you minimize the risk associated with this bug by
providing instructions for how to turn off Javascript in Internet
Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7.
Background
Security experts and companies are recommending that Internet Explorer
users
disable Javascript support until further
notice.
The reason: An exploit for a previously undiscovered flaw in the
Internet Exploder web browser has been found on the Internet.
Symantec, the security company that was first to
expose this security hole, says in
its
blog that "the exploit currently exhibits signs of poor
reliability, but we expect
that a fully-functional reliable exploit will be available in the near
future. When this happens, attackers will have the ability to
insert
the exploit into Web sites, infecting potential visitors."
According to
Microsoft,
this security exposure exists in Internet Explorer 6 and Internet
Explorer 7 only and does not existing in Internet Explorer 8.
Instructions
Since no patch is currently
offered by Microsoft, we are providing instructions to address this
issue by disabling the Javascript feature in your Internet
Explorer 6 or Internet Explorer 7 browser:
- In Internet Explorer, go to the "Tools" menu, then select
the "Internet Options" menu item.
- In the Internet Options dialog box that opens, select the
"Security" tab, then click the "Internet" content zone.
- Then, click the "Custom Level" button.
- In the "Security Settings" dialog box that opens, navigate
in the "Settings" box to the "Scripting" branch (almost at the bottom).
- Under "Active scripting" click the "Disable" radio button.
- Now click "OK" in
the current dialog box, as well as in the next dialog box.
- That's it. You are safer now.

Note: While some websites might cease to work
properly with Javascript disabled, Software Candy's website operation
is not dependent on Javascript.
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