Hi:
As UNI explained, "
Java" (aka JRE) is NOT the same thing as "
javascript".
Very few websites and applications require Java these days.
Because it is such a huge security vulnerability, if you don't absolutely need it, it's best to fully remove all traces of it from your system (especially old, outdated versions & leftovers), e.g. with a tool such as
JavaRa
So, Java is something that is installed locally on your computer.
You would uninstall it and remove all remnants of it from the system.
As for javascript, it, too can be the source of security vulnerability. And some sites run so much javascript, that page loading and performance are compromised. So it's not a bad idea to block most of it on most websites.
Javascript is something used by websites & applications. It is NOT installed on your computer, like Java.
The approach here would be to use tools to block it when it's feasible to do so.
I have used
NoScript for years in all of my Firefox installations, with absolutely no trouble at all. While it may be a bit over-engineered for the average user, with lots of configurable settings, I have found that the default settings + a few minor tweaks work just great. When I need to allow a particular script (temporarily or permanently) on a given web page, it's very easy to do. I think it's an important security extension for Firefox and wouldn't run Firefox without it. Blocking most javascript on most web pages allows Firefox to work better and more efficiently.
Add-on Home page:
https://noscript.net/
Support site:
https://noscript.net/forum
Support email:
[email protected]
An additional layer of browser protection may be found with Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit.
There is a
Free version that shields browsers, and a
paid, Premium version which shields browsers and many other internet-facing applications.
Hope this helps,
MM
