jiff1
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Post by jiff1 on Jun 1, 2011 15:09:48 GMT
Is there anyone who can speak with authority in straight simple language about whether Firefox is more secure that Chrome. No bickering please
Regards (still)
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Post by Lynnrose on Jun 1, 2011 15:53:32 GMT
I do not use Chrome, but I do use Firefox and can only say that I have had no problems using FF, but I have not heard anything bad about Chrome either security-wise.
Not sure if anyone here is a regular Chrome user, so we shall wait and see if you get some more information.
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 1, 2011 18:20:32 GMT
I use Firefox all the time on Linux and W7 i have had no problems with it security wise, I do not know anything about Chrome.
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Post by jorg on Jun 1, 2011 18:33:58 GMT
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Post by mikkh on Jun 2, 2011 11:16:22 GMT
Good link Jorg and no surprises there - IE and Safari were swiftly compromised by experienced hackers! Firefox is more secure IMO because of it's myriad of add-ons - A sometimes confusing array for inexperienced users The informed choice is to use 'noscript' if you want the ultimate security in Firefox There are 2 Billion+ add-ons  addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/collections/mozilla/bestof2billion/ |
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Post by movieman36 on Jun 2, 2011 12:03:32 GMT
No confusion there then? |
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 2, 2011 12:30:26 GMT
"The informed choice is to use 'noscript' if you want the ultimate security in Firefox"
Whats noscript in Firefox Mikkh?
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Post by jorg on Jun 2, 2011 15:54:11 GMT
NoScript provides extra protection for your Mozilla, Firefox, or Flock browser. This extension allows JavaScript and Java execution only for trusted domains of your choice. This white list based pre-emptive script blocking approach prevents exploitation of security vulnerabilities with no loss of functionality. You can enable JavaScript or Java execution for sites you trust with a simple left-click on the NoScript status bar icon or using the context menu in pop-up status bar.
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Post by mikkh on Jun 2, 2011 15:57:02 GMT
Press ctrl+shift+A to access the addons manager
put noscript in the search box
It basically stops web pages running scripts, which is how a lot of infections get installed on dodgy sites
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 2, 2011 18:14:57 GMT
Thanks Jorg and Mikkh,
I will have to give it a try 
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Post by johnnybee on Sept 1, 2012 20:36:34 GMT
"NoScript provides extra protection for your Mozilla, Firefox, or Flock browser. This extension allows JavaScript and Java execution only for trusted domains of your choice. This white list based pre-emptive script blocking approach prevents exploitation of security vulnerabilities with no loss of functionality. You can enable JavaScript or Java execution for sites you trust with a simple left-click on the NoScript status bar icon or using the context menu in pop-up status bar" Errr, come again Jorg? (scratches head, looking bewildered) Is there a translation for that in plain English? LOL!  |
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Post by jorg on Sept 16, 2012 15:41:51 GMT
Translation in plain English is the one Mikkh has given mine was just a little longer and more complex Johnny, comes out the same in the end, I think ! sorry about the delay in my reply only just seen this.
PS smoking is bad for you !
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