On 06/12/2015 01:35 PM, Valeri Galtsev wrote: > On Fri, June 12, 2015 2:03 pm, Jonathan Billings wrote: >> On Sat, Jun 13, 2015 at 12:38:35PM -0600, jd1008 wrote: >>> I was just using that as an example of damaging javascripts. >>> The current version of noscript no longer tells the number of >>> javascrits that are blocked out of the total (per web site). >>> In the older versions, I would dlete all entries in the visible >>> whitelist, and would visit new websites. It would list some >>> n javascripts blocked out of m scripts. >>> Clicking on 'options' tab on bottom, I would not see the >>> 'allowed' scripts listed. >> So, you're scaring people away from a privacy-enhancing tool with >> unprovable claims of a hidden whitelist? Which I can't find in the >> javascript source of the XPI? Also, based on your conversations with >> someone who worked at a company that hasn't existed since 2009? >> >> I get it, you've got some concerns about the security of the web >> model. But adjust your tin foil hat, you're picking up Fox News on >> that thing. >> >> For the record, I use NoScript, Ghostery and uBlock, and am happy with >> the experience (for the most part). >> >> I also heavily use Firefox profiles, and only use a completely >> separate profile for certain operations, such as online banking. I've >> been playing with using the SELinux sandbox program too, but its just >> too convenient to be able to copy-paste into firefox, which sandbox >> blocks. I don't use the same profile for Facebook (*sigh*, yeah) and >> just random browsing. I'm certain that a certain amount of private >> information leaks out when I'm browsing forums or catching up with the >> news, but unfortunately, that's the tax you pay when you use the web. > Speaking of privacy... I would recommend people to check out tor project: > > https://www.torproject.org/ > > they have nice browser (codebase of which is Mozila Firefox, - they didn't > find better workhorse yet...). One privacy aspect that wasn't mentioned > here is you internet provider being able to see your traffic (destination > at least) and analyze that. This is what tor project helps with. But other > aspects are also well lit on their website, including what information you > disclose yourself (often even not realizing that). > > I hope, this helps someone. > > Valeri > I looked into tor. Too complicated to set up, and I only use hotspots :( Home internet with good speed is way too expensive here. instead of a fixed IP address.