A coworker asks your opinion about how to minimize ActiveX attacks while she browses the Internet using Internet Explorer. The coworker recalls there is a setting in the Internet Options dialog box to prompt the user before downloading ActiveX controls, but can't remember which tab to use.

The security tab should be used.

Explanation:

With ActiveX, your internet browser (in this case Internet Explorer) is given permissions to communicate with your computer beyond the borders of HTML.

For example, ActiveX makes it possible for a user to run computer diagnostics directly from their browser.

Therefore, users are opened to ActiveX attacks, especially when they do not get prompted before ActiveX controls are downloaded.

To be prompted before downloading ActiveX controls, go through the following steps:

check the image attached

some main parts enter backspace caps lock shift and ctrl

go to edit profile, preferences, then choose level and select the desired choice.