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ActiveX - Is it worth the risk? (Rate) (Report)

Examines the security issues with ActiveX, why it is not secure, and what you can do about it.

 
ActiveX Security: Under the Microscope (Rate) (Report)

Discusses the fact that ActiveX does not have the security limitations imposed on Java.

 
A Comparison between Java and ActiveX Security (Rate) (Report)

Considers whether ActiveX or Java would be secure if all implementation bugs were fixed. It considers that if these technologies were not secure after all bugs were fixed, "How difficult are the remaining problems to overcome?".

 
A question of safety | CNET News.com (Rate) (Report)

Examines the allegation that there is no real security with ActiveX controls.

 
ActiveX security check page (Rate) (Report)

Their site states "This Web page checks to see if any of this dangerous ActiveX controls are installed on your system. Also there are links to where to get more information about a particular control and uninstall instructions."

 
Security Tradeoffs: Java vs. ActiveX (Rate) (Report)

Compares the security strengths and weaknesses of ActiveX with Java. Discusses how ActiveX is dependent on human judgement.