Preventing Applet Based Social Engineering Attacks

To help prevent this, Java applet windows are specifically labeled as such with an ugly bar that says: "Warning: Applet Window" or "Unsigned Java Applet Window." The exact warning message varies from browser to browser but in any case should be enough to prevent the more obvious attacks on clueless users. It still assumes the user understands what "Unsigned Java Applet Window" means and that they shouldn't type their password or any sensitive information in such a window. User education is the first part of any real security policy.

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Copyright 1997, 1998 Elliotte Rusty Harold
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