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Paul	08-10-2021 23:54

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.

heero_yuy

09-10-2021 09:10

Re: http - how secure is it?

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Originally Posted by Rillington (Post 36096591)

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.

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.

Rillington

09-10-2021 18:36

Re: http - how secure is it?

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36096653)

Most browsers cache files, so technically, yes, you are downloading content.

Thats different to choosing to download specific files though.

Thank you for the reply Paul, and that is what I thought.

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36096676)

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.

Makes sense, and it's why we need security software to help keep the nasties away.

Dude111

10-10-2021 22:39

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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.

Yes I always have scripts disabled UNLESS I NEED THEM which thankfully isnt much....

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