Customizing mobile code control

Mobile code is content on a Web page that is active or executable in nature. Examples of active content include, Java applets, ActiveX controls, and JavaScript, all of which can be used to make Web pages more interactive and dynamic.

Malicious mobile code, however, can copy files, clear your a hard disk, steal passwords, or command servers. Mobile code control keeps hackers from using active content to compromise your security or damage your computer.

The default setting for mobile code control is Off. When turned to On, all mobile code except JavaScript is blocked. You can customize your mobile code control settings by specifying what types of mobile code are blocked when mobile code control is set to On.

The Privacy group of features that includes mobile code control is available in Zone Alarm Pro and ZoneAlarm Security Suite.

Specifying which types of mobile code to block