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Publisher's Description
From InformAction:
NoScript provides extra protection for your Mozilla, Firefox, or Flock browser. This extension allows JavaScript and Java execution only for trusted domains of your choice. This white list based pre-emptive script blocking approach prevents exploitation of security vulnerabilities with no loss of functionality. You can enable JavaScript or Java execution for sites you trust with a simple left-click on the NoScript status bar icon or using the context menu in pop-up status bar.
What's new in this version: Version 2.4.3 has fixed JS links detection not resolving JS string escapes and fixed exception raised by inclusion type checks when parent document's URI has no host.
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"SNEEKY ACTIVTY"
Version: NoScript 2.3.8
Pros
Works well stopping script.
Cons
Noscript bypassed Firefox global settings for "NO Updates". I chose to not allow any plugins to automatically update. Then today, I learned that Noscript had bypassed/ignored that option. I had to manually set Noscript for no auto updates, by going to its Plugin window and checking the box for no auto updates.
Summary
I never allow updates because this is another way for software to send personal info to outside locations, so I think this issue should be addressed.
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"Blocks tons, easy to use, nags you to donate"
Version: NoScript 2.1.2.8
Pros
Easy to block/unblock sites
Cons
Not easy to figure out what blocked site is preventing stuff from being displayed. Also, it periodically nags you to donate by opening up the developers webpage.
No version for Chrome yet.Summary
If you want to take the "napalm" approach and block most stuff (i.e. spend more time allowing stuff) this is for you.
As an example - it blocks ConsumerReports!
Updated on Jan 7, 2012 -
"Blocks everything! Perfect addon, won't slow u down A+"
Version: NoScript 2.1.2.7
Pros
Doesn't slow system. Works almost perfectly, always. Prob better for people used to computers, rather than first-timers. Also, keeps all youtube-type vids from infecting u.
Cons
Spend too much time "temporarily allowing" a lot of things. A control panel to streamline would be great.
Not that big of a deal, tho.
No real consSummary
Get it. Get it. Get it.
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"Simple amazing."
Version: NoScript 2.1.0.5
Pros
Everything about this is a pro. It blocks all scripts and I mean ALL scripts from running on your computer. No more hidden key loggers/viruses/worms.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Summary
Great tool for the more advanced who understand and want to stop unwanted background scripts from running while they are using Firefox.
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"One of my favorite add-ons for Firefox"
Version: NoScript 2.1.0.1
Pros
*easy to chose the script that you want to run.
*Free
* Can change your mind about the scrips that you chose to run
* Adds a little more security to the Firefox browserCons
* It can be confusing to figure out the scripts that are needed to make the site to work right.
* This does not work on Chrome or IE9.Summary
This has to be the 1st add-on that I have ever install on Firefox. The way that you can chose the script that run for a web-page is easy.
It is matter of trial and error to figure out the scripts that are needed to get any site to work right.
This also help protect you from XSS based attacks. -
"A Great Ad-On for Firefox"
Version: NoScript 2.0.5.1
Pros
*Allows control (Block or allowed) of script on a site
*Free
* Blocks XSS and JAR based attacks
*The sites trying to run the script are well markedCons
* Can be confusing for users who do not know what scripts to allow
* It is not available for any other browser. Other then Firefox based.
* It does get confusing at times to figure out what script to allowSummary
This is a great ad-on for people who want to control the if script is allow to run or not. This makes it easier to do so without disabling script in Firefox.
I would like to see this ad-on to be usable with other web-browsers that are not based on Firefox. -
"Safety at a Price"
Version: NoScript 1.9.9.69
Pros
Blocks many possible security holes in browser, also small protection from xss after whitelisting a site,
Cons
Slows down browsing, breaks webpages, can't turn off w/o uninstall.
Summary
I love this add-on, but I also know that I'm overly security-conscious by most peoples line of thinking. You are safer with this, as it blocks the most exploited browser extensions/plug-ins. But many will feel......claustrophobic?.....nearly every site you visit will have limited interactive function, requiring that you either allow the whole page or parts of it, thereby exposing yourself to the same risks as if you didn't have Noscript anyway. What I like above all else is it gives me the power to choose. At least if you get hacked/infected with this add-on, after allowing a site, the person to blame is right in the mirror, instead of some non-extradition country. If you are impatient or insist on the richest web experience per/min possible, run away from this add-on.
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"defecttive junk"
Version: NoScript 1.9.9.50
Pros
How do I get the working version 1.9.9.36?
Cons
Does Not work
Only messes up old computer USE!Summary
Old version was GREAT!
New stuff is JUNK!
I removed it. -
"EXCELLENT!"
Version: NoScript 1.9.9.42
Pros
Protects Firefox(Flock&Netscape Navigator?) from Javascript/Java, Silverlight, Shockwave, XSS, clickjacking, and cross-site requests. Forces cookies to be encrypted. Whitelist for deactivation on "trusted" websites without repeated" user allows".
Cons
You have to restart your Mozilla browser of choice(Kmeleon is not compatible) to totally disable No Script. Try logging in to Cnet even with Cnet in the "whitelist". IT WON"T HAPPEN. This can be annoying as heck and can foul up Java's proper usage.
Summary
"The best protection you can get in a browser" is Mr. Malaone's claim. In the case of script attacks, clickjacks, and meta-site redirects(with this option activated in No Script, when you try to download something , after clicking the link, No Script will prompt you to allow or deny the "redirect", which is what happens in downloading, e-mailing, etc.) No Script is the toughest software you can get. PERIOD. However, I must mention one possible flaw. You must restart your browser to fully disable No Script which is a nuisance at best but it still is time consuming because everyone who uses Firefox knows that it takes a while to load at times and if repeatedly, it can screw up or even crash(sometimes it will not even show up on the screen with repeated restarts). Why disable No Script? Even if in the "whitelist", some options in some websites are still disabled. This is annoying if it is an e-mail or especially logins at Mozilla and Cnet(look in "Cons" above) and other websites. I find my Javascript settings get "fried" after only two restarts due to website necessities. Sites still say my Javascript is disabled when No Script is disabled and I have Javascript enabled in the "Tools>Options>Content" which is proof that No Script can, if enabled and disabled repeatedly, interfere with proper javascript settings(even when it is not supposed to). One other option is to get Quick Java or Quick JS. Quick JS is the better of those two because Firefox now has Java permanently enabled and Quick JS disables Javascript only by using a button in the status bar. No Script and Quick Java still disable Java if enabled. I prefer a button that takes only one click with a "slash" appearing or disappearing over a circle with "J' and/or "JS" in the circle. VERY SIMPLE but not as effective as No Script. But hey, this review of mine is getting to be a little bit "long-winded" but I felt this "extension" of Mozilla/InformAction is worth the effort. Use No Script for casual browsing, yes, but business and macromedia(videos, audio,etc.) demand you enable scripts so use No Script sparingly, but DO USE IT. Don't do a lot of restarts back and forth, either. This leaves some scripts disabled, period. Get it, use it, and enjoy!
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"Very useful."
Version: NoScript 1.9.9.11
Pros
Lets ME decide who can run a java script and who can't. A lot of driveby-by-javascript is out there so it's nice to control when the scripts are run.
Cons
It can be a hassle picking and choosing who can script and who can't but I've been hijacked by scripts before and that's an even BIGGER hassle.
Summary
Once I allow the sites I visit a lot, I hardly notice NoScripts. It's only when I visit new sites, which is why I love this add-on, because it helps me feel a bit more secure browsing to new sites.
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