... of a programming language called Java. Java uses the browser to activate programs to better enhance the website the user is viewing. It is possible for someone to write a program using Java that transfers data from the user's computer back to the website without the user ever being aware of ... anything being taken. Netscape has issued new releases that fix some but not all of the two dozen holes in the program. Many people do not realize that they often give information to websites by doing something called direct disclosure. Direct disclosure ... as their e-mail address, home address, ...

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... of a programming language called Java. Java uses the browser to activate programs to better enhance the website the user is viewing. It is possible for someone to write a program using Java that transfers data from the user's computer back to the website without the user ever being aware of ... anything being taken. Netscape has issued new releases that fix some but not all of the two dozen holes in the program. Many people do not realize that they often give information to websites by doing something called direct disclosure. Direct disclosure ... as their e-mail address, home address, ...

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• Grade Level: High School

... be improved and updated as soon as its availability, use security patches when necessary, and report any suspicious activity or system intrusions to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Some Programs for cyber-terrorism prevention: Pertaining to large corporations 1. Entercept Web Server: Edition proactively prevents intrusions from infecting critical Web servers and their applications. This solution stops both known and ... use of e-mail virus scanners on all computers is another line of defense. Information is another defense mechanism. Keeping up-to-date security patches for o...

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