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Originally Posted by cromag
It prevents any Javascript, Flash video, or other "active content" from running unless you specifically approve. You can permit a site to run scripts on a onetime basis, or allow it to run scripts until revoked.
Scripts are very useful and it can be cumbersome to keep approving new sites. On the other hand, scripts are one way for a hacker to deliver malware to your computer.
I use the NoScript add-on for Firefox.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NoScript |
I use NoScript for Firefox also and it appears to work very well. It's a pain in the butt at times having to approve every site for running scripts, but it sure beats the alternative.