[CentOS] C5 : Firefox 38 bug

[jd1008]

On 06/12/2015 01:03 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 fo 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.
>
> I'm fairly certain that io9.com isn't reading /etc/shadow on my
> computer.
>
:) LOL

Enjoy your perception of security and privacy :)