Use Google's cached mode to avoid spyware!

[polonus]

Tech,

One thing up front. I de-classify any browser where I cannot disable script (ActiveX, VSB, Javascript, Ajax etc.) on the fly like with NoScript and AdBlock Plus and Stealther, not only for reasons of security but also because of privacy issues. Seipnir, an IE7 shell Japanese browser could be an alternative to the Mozilla type browsers, but it is not tweakable enough to obstruct ads and tracking without additional programs running like Admuncher, Proxomitron etc, and then you go where we came from. With Flock I can also edit what I give out (referer info, agent switcher), edit my cookies on the fly, etc.
I know why IE7 and Opera do not have this, all the track-masters in the world (those for good and evil purposes) as well as the profilers would instantly cry wolf, but in m.h.o. the balance already went way out into the wrong direction where Internet users are concerned, and I do not need Internet2 to establish such a situation permanently. IE7 is not the best of two worlds, it is very one-sided in these respects. And so the staus-quo continues, and malcreants and spamsellers thrive.

polonus

[drhayden1]

thanks for all the info.polonus
and already placed my order

[rdmaloyjr]

With Flock I can also edit what I give out (referer info, agent switcher), edit my cookies on the fly, etc.

polonus

Referrer logging can be disabled in Opera.  I do have referrer logging disabled & fraud protection enabled.

With referrer logging disabled Opera passes PC Flank's Browser Test.

Browser identification can be switched in Opera.

I have Dr. Web link checker in my copy of Opera & with scandoo I'm as safe as any browser, only faster!

[polonus]

Hi Tech,

You know Polonus is a control freak, well again that is how I was brought up here in our forum, and I am thankful every day for what I learned. Finjan is pretty good, but takes some time loading, especially for those sites it seemingly cannot scan. DrWeb's hyperlink scanner plays in every type of browser even in sleipnir, so that is outside of this discussion, but I only use that when in doubt. TrustWatch search is quick, but I do not know whether the results are immediate results, or whenever they were updated.
Netcraft toolbar is extremely good, and saved my glorious behind several times. RefControl options is a good add-on, Fire encrypter is hepful.
This video by Ophir is a good one (it is about webtracking):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfkd-KfndgI

polonus

[rdmaloyjr]

Through Quick Preferences (under Tools) you can edit/ shut off cookies & other configurations in Opera.

I not selling or pushing Opera on anyone, I'm just making aware of security options for those who use or want to try Opera.

Opera is the best browser for dial up & for those like me whose computers have limited or little RAM.  Or just a speed freak.   It will blow the doors off drhayden's Mustang!

[polonus]

Hi rdmaloyjr,

You do not have to do that. Opera is the browser of sorts for the searcher. As my old webguru, F.RAVIA said on http://www.searchlores.org/ "Opera is the browser of choice", and go there and read what info is there about this speedy browser.
For a couple of reasons I followed the development of the Mozilla type browser "Flock", now in the Cormorant edition also called Sulfur, because I coded a lot for that type of browser, the GetElementsbyClassname was my brainchild, and made several security filters (that you could adopt for Opera as well I guess). I also take part in the Flock security, so that is the type of browser I know best.
This is a security script for you, against metacharacter infusions, also known as CodeFilter.js, and again coded by yours truly:

Code: [Select]

window.onload = init;

function init()
{
 var contentDiv = document.getElementById('content');
final String inputStr = request.getParameter("input");
  final String numericPattern = "^\\d+$";
  if (!inputStr.matches(numericPattern))
  {
        /* invalid input, do something with error*/
  }
  /* regular expression that
   * tests for the existence of malicious characters
   * and replaces them with a space. */
       
  final String filterPattern="[<>{}\\[\\];\\&]";
  String inputStr = s.replaceAll(filterPattern," ");
# to inline/filter external javascript files you'll need 'abs_uri'
     # my $jsxray = JavaScript::XRay->new(
     #     abs_uri => $abs_url_or_local_file_path
     # );

     # use switches to change filtering behavior
     # $jsxray->switches( only => 'onData' );

     # use inlining to inline/filter external javascript files
     # $jsxray->inline_methods( 'dir1', 'dir2', \&callback, 'HTTP_GET' );

     # filter page
     print $js_xray->filter($html_page);
anon => 1
  no_exec_count => 1
$jsxray->inline_methods( @methods );
$javascript_code = &$code_ref( $src_attr, $abs_uri );

  $jsxray->filter( $html );
type="text/jscript">
}

if ([<>{}\\[\\];\\&])
{
 alert('abs_uri');
}
else
{
 alert('$src_attr, $abs_uri');
}
unless ($useraddress =~ /^([-\@\w.]+)$/) {
print "Security error.\n";
exit (1);
}

if  String regex2 = (“^([0-9\-]{12})$”)
{
 alert('abs_uri');
}
else
{
 alert('$src_attr, $abs_uri');
}
unless ($useraddress =~ /^([0-9\-]{12})$/) {
print "Security error.\n";
exit (1);
}
 
if ( String regex1 = “^([0-9\-]+)$”)

{
 alert('abs_uri');
}
else
{
 alert('$src_attr, $abs_uri');
}
unless ($useraddress =~ /^([0-9\-]+)$/) {
print "Security error.\n";
exit (1);
}
if  String regex3 = (“^([0-9]{3})(\-)([0-9]{3})(\-)([0-9]{4})”$)

{
 alert('abs_uri');
}
else
{
 alert('$src_attr, $abs_uri');
}
unless ($useraddress =~ /^([0-9]{3})(\-)([0-9]{3})(\-)([0-9]{4})$) {
print "Security error.\n";
exit (1);
}
$data =~ s/(<|>|\"|\'|\(|\)|

Enjoy, (JS code tested against Script Sentry and online lint, and found safe)

polonus

[Lisandro]

But takes some time loading, especially for those sites it seemingly cannot scan.

Indeed.

DrWeb's hyperlink scanner plays in every type of browser even in sleipnir, so that is outside of this discussion, but I only use that when in doubt.

It will be slower than Finjan, SiteAdvisor or Scandoo. More accurate and safer, but much slower.

TrustWatch
Netcraft toolbar
RefControl
Fire encrypter

Which one should I test? In which order the others? Thanks.

[polonus]

Hi Tech,

The Netcraft toolbar should be the number one option, because of several reasons. It does not weigh heavy on the browser, it does not distract you, only and only then whenever you are likely to stray off to a phishingsite or similar malicious site. Then it starts to bark to keep the innocent sheep away, so to say, and blocks it from further visiting, (or you must be stubborn and override it). Second consideration, even the newest anti phishing features inside the Mozilla FF 3.0 test browser are "crappy" and insecure.

Concerning RefControl, this l is another add-on that does not interfere with anything and you can tune it from down under in the browser bar and tweak its settings. Does not weigh, does not interfere with other extensions. Just install and forget about it until needed.
Or you could install No-referer 1.0.1 enabling you to send no referral info whatsoever when you open a new tab.
Fire Encrypter 3.0 is for coders and webmasters, and those that want to encrypt on the fly. Not essential security wise.
TrustWatch can be a companion and works beautifully alongside finjan, so why not actually? You can have it with big or small images even.
I have a couple of years experience with these security add-ons working happily alongside each other and together, no sweat, so what is holding you back?
I even started to put Netcraft to the test using the SLQ injecting tools on the so-called Hackbar extension for Flock (no, do not install that one), but this brought me the impression that Netcraft toolbar is one of the "golden essentials", like NoScript is and will be. Netcraft toolbar blocked the URL even when a little a was placed at the end, really like you say "imposant".
The best add-on for them all is Febe or Firefox Extension Backup Extension, to keep all you extensions and add-ons back-upped at some place of your choice on your comp, in My Documents for instance.
You can set it to do its back-ups automattically at Monday 1.00 PM for instance. Enjoy these security extensions,


polonus aka Damian