What Is ActiveX? How It Works and Ensures Computer Security

ActiveX is a Microsoft software framework that enables applications to share data across web browsers, enhancing functionality and security in computing.
The Spectrum

How to stop hackers from using Internet Explorer to attack Windows 10 PCs

Recently, Microsoft informed users about a threatening zero-day vulnerability in Windows 10 and Windows Server versions named Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. The threat has ...
CRN

Microsoft Warns Of Attack Exploiting ActiveX Flaw

The ActiveX control for the Snapshot Viewer for Microsoft Access enables users to view an Access report snapshot without requiring the use of a standard version of ...
Computerworld

Security pros: Kill ActiveX

A wave of bugs in the plug-in technology used by Microsoft Corp.’s Internet Explorer browser has some security experts, including those at US-CERT, recommending that users disable all ActiveX controls ...
Computerworld

Microsoft kills more third-party ActiveX controls

Microsoft Corp. today issued “kill bit” updates for ActiveX controls from HP and a Washington state developer, the third time it’s disabled third-party add-ons in the last four months. One security ...