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What is the role of JavaScript, in Firefox for Mac v82.0 ? — security-wise ???

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3 replies, 2 voices Last updated by TeamKomando:John 3 years, 11 months ago
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    • October 25, 2020 at 7:25 pm #45758

      Randall Blanchard
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      @leftblank15

      Can a bad site, containing JavaScript, STILL infect my Mac ?

      How about JavaScript & Safari ?

    • October 26, 2020 at 11:15 am #45764

      TeamKomando:John
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      @264458

      Hello leftblank15,

      JavaScript still plays a big role in browsing the web today, you can find more info on JavaScript and how to disable it here. The article will list two solutions to blocking JavaScript on specified domains. You can click or tap here to check if JavaScript is enabled on your web browsers. Regarding your question about if a bad site containing JavaScript infection your mac, of course a website running JavaScript could still infect your machine however unlikely if you are browsing trusted web sites. You can click or tap here to check a websites reputation.

    • October 26, 2020 at 6:17 pm #45773

      Randall Blanchard
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      @leftblank15

      Thank you, very much for your reply, but you didn’t specifically address the disabling JavaScript with Safari, issue, did you ?

    • October 27, 2020 at 3:21 pm #45798

      TeamKomando:John
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      @264458

      Hello,

      Totally left that out. You can click or tap here for direction on disabling JavaScript in Safari, however you will in fact have a terrible time trying to use most if not all of the web.

      As Safari is no longer supporting third party extensions, you will be unable to use extensions available alternative web browsers.

      Hope that helps!

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