Anyone here use a script blocker?

[Bubble99]

Anyone here use a script blocker to keep away third party code?

Sone one was saying I should use script blocker to keep away third party code? I believe it some Firefox edition.

My only guess is bad script on the website they are making reference to?

 

[ipaqrat]

All web sites, and ALL SCRIPT CODE, should be considered malicious until you test, or you choose to run regardless. Web site script code is the primary method for getting hacked. Safari includes basic code blocking. For Chrome (including Edge) and Firefox, consider "NoScript". With NoScript, uBlockOrigin, Ghostery and LeechBlock, the internet can be a calmer, quieter, safer place.

 

[Bubble99]

All web sites, and ALL SCRIPT CODE, should be considered malicious until you test, or you choose to run regardless. Web site script code is the primary method for getting hacked. Safari includes basic code blocking. For Chrome (including Edge) and Firefox, consider "NoScript". With NoScript, uBlockOrigin, Ghostery and LeechBlock, the internet can be a calmer, quieter, safer place.

What do you mean by all websites use script code and script code can be bad.

 

[ipaqrat]

What do you mean by all websites use script code and script code can be bad.

Mehrrr... That's not quite what I said. Let me rephrase...

Web sites, and Script Code, should both be TREATED as bad, unless you (A.) prove otherwise, or (B.) decide you don't care.

Therefore always use a script blocker, so you keep the option to investigate before it's too late.

Not all web sites use code; some are basic HTML, like back in 1992. Basic HTML pages can still be dangerous if they trick you into giving up information.

Due diligence can be a hassle.