During daily online research, users report that certain websites trigger malicious code trying to scan personal drives. Which option best reduces the risk from these scripts while still allowing normal web sessions?
Activate scanning for suspicious attachments in the email client
Open pages in an environment separate from user files
Deny external connections through the local firewall
Opening pages in a sandbox or remote environment helps keep malicious scripts from pivoting to personal resources. Blocking connections at the firewall does not address code launched within a user’s session, and scanning attachments focuses on email risks instead of web-based threats. Router-based filtering enhances security, but it may not intercept script behavior once the user navigates to the site. By separating browsing from the main operating system, harmful code is contained.
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