We all copy various data by using ctrl+c for pasting somewhere else. But do you know these copied data are stored in clipboard which are easily accessibe over the internet by the use of some javascript and ASP.
If you don't beleive just try out this:-
1) Copy any text by using ctrl+c.
2) Open your web browser and go to site: http://www.friendlycanadian.com/applications/clipboard.htm
3) You will see the text you copied on the Screen as it is accessed by this web page.
So, do not keep sensitive data (like passwords, creditcard numbers, PIN etc.) in the clipboard while brwosing the internet as it can be easily extracted to steal your sensitive datas. If sufficient data is stored by mistake it would give away confidential and important information without you even know about it.
So how to protect from yourself from this. Just follow the following steps:
1. Go to internet options >> security.
2. Press custom level.
3. In the security settings, select disable under Allow paste operations via script.
Thats it....Now the contents of your clipboard are safe. Now you can browse safely and securely.
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