Since I read somewhere that free version of Avast dont have any script blocking.
So what does it protect my browser from when visiting mean websites?
Old Norton always cryed out about evil scripts and stuff while browsing the web, or maybe viruses too that got downloaded to some internet temp-folder.
So what does this shield do really? In FREE version. Protect me from what, and what does it not protect me from?
Many thanks
As far as my understanding of Avast Webshield goes, it simply said, protects you from the same as Standardshield protects you from concerning the files on your PC.
But it looks at the HTTP(not HTTPS) string to your browser and uses its signatures to stop malware before it reaches your PC. "Layered approach" is a popular word today, and Webshield puts in an extra layer of defence.
The good thing IMO is that compressed files are scanned by default in Webshield, so go to Eicar.org and try to download the zipped version, and you will see what I mean.
No scriptbloking in free version, but you can use Url-blocking in different ways to accomplish blocking of almost everything you want.
This because wildcards are accepted.
Personally, I feel that the Webshield has a very great potential, and is a great feature of Avast.
I'm beginning to sound like an evangelist, but I'm not for sure.
HLecter