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web browser security/hardening
From: "sun sadm" <sunsadm () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 16:23:06 +0200
Hi colleague Because I visit dangerous and dirty pr0n sites (like every male person) I locked down my Web Browser on Fedora Core 5 Information available from my local Web Browser (tested by showmyip.com): User-Agent, wrong Time stamp, Languages All other Information were filtered by Privoxy I use a Mozilla Firefox (which is updated by Fedora's "yum") with the plug in "noscript" - don't allow Java (it means no program can bypass sandbox restrictions) - allow JavaScripts very seldom from trusted sites - delete all cookies with closing browser - no auto download of file and no auto install of plug ins - never us auto remember of passwords, I use always fake addresses - disable ads Because of low performance I don't use onion routing with TOR Am I secure from common Web Attacks like Cross-Site Scripting, malicious scripting, active content, Spoofing (called Phising)? What would you improve in my setup? Nico --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINEThe NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life.
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Current thread:
- web browser security/hardening sun sadm (Aug 09)
- Re: web browser security/hardening Michael Krymson (Aug 10)
- Re: web browser security/hardening crazy frog crazy frog (Aug 14)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: web browser security/hardening revnic (Aug 14)
- Re: web browser security/hardening Saqib Ali (Aug 15)
- Re: web browser security/hardening barcajax (Aug 14)
- Re: web browser security/hardening gattaca (Aug 15)
- Re: web browser security/hardening Michael Krymson (Aug 10)