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Any service that is exposed as a website that has data which you would like to keep secure = potentially hacked through attacks like these. It's usually not pos
by notachatbot123 10mo ago
Any service that is exposed as a website that has data which you would like to keep secure = potentially hacked through attacks like these. It's usually not possible to choose to not have data available on internet connected services sadly.
- designerarvid 10mo agoOf course, by why not access those particular services in a more secure way? With other browser settings, another browser, or another machine altogether? Turning off JS permanently is like keeping your wallet in a safe you carry around all the time because once in a while you need to visit the dangerous parts of the town.
- djoldman 10mo agoI have JS off by default and click one button to turn it on per website. You might be surprised how much faster the web is and how often you don't need JS.
- zahlman 10mo agoYes, NoScript is great and I'm surprised how often HN users seem unfamiliar with the concept or need it justified to them.
- ruined 10mo agouse browsing containers to restrict access to specific contexts and this kind of thing basically can't happen