08-10-2021, 22:54
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Re: http - how secure is it?
Most browsers cache files, so technically, yes, you are downloading content.
Thats different to choosing to download specific files though.
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09-10-2021, 08:10
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Re: http - how secure is it?
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Originally Posted by Rillington
and am i right that regardless of whether a site is 'secure' or 'not secure', you are downloading content onto your hard-drive just by visiting the site and there is no difference regarding safety if you choose to save the content you download rather than getting rid of it by clearing your browsing data.
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Don't forget that just visiting a site and doing nothing else can execute scripts on your PC that may be harmful. It's why I run a script blocker to control that sort of content.
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09-10-2021, 17:36
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Re: http - how secure is it?
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Originally Posted by Paul
Most browsers cache files, so technically, yes, you are downloading content.
Thats different to choosing to download specific files though.
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Thank you for the reply Paul, and that is what I thought.
---------- Post added at 17:36 ---------- Previous post was at 17:35 ----------
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy
Don't forget that just visiting a site and doing nothing else can execute scripts on your PC that may be harmful. It's why I run a script blocker to control that sort of content.
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Makes sense, and it's why we need security software to help keep the nasties away.
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10-10-2021, 21:39
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#49
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An Awesome Dude
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy
Don't forget that just visiting a site and doing nothing else can execute scripts on your PC that may be harmful. It's why I run a script blocker to control that sort of content.
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Yes I always have scripts disabled UNLESS I NEED THEM which thankfully isnt much....
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