Filed under: Internet, Security, Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Mozilla, Open Source
Browser tip of the day: Block scripts selectively
by Marc Perton Jul 26th 2005 at 2:09PM
One of the problems of browser security settings is they tend to be all-or-nothing choices: either enable or disable Javascript, Java, popups, etc. However, tools like Javascript are used for legitimate purposes on millions of sites. So, what do you do if you want to make absolutely sure to avoid potential Javascript exploits, but also use sites that depend on it for functionality? In Firefox, you can install the NoScript extension, which lets you selectively enable and disable Javascript, so that you can keep it on when using sites you trust, but turn it off when browsing to new sites. You can also temporarily enable it when you get to a site you're not sure about. Get it now
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Fabulo said 7:03PM on 7-26-2005
Wow I love that one. It does not have to be just for security reason, Javascript is like flash and anim gifs, can be used unwisely to flash animations in the corner of your eyes, or load failover images when flash is blocked. Most of the time, you just don't need javascript.
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Fermi said 8:39PM on 7-26-2005
Thanks, we can easily do that with "Web Developer" extension.
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