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My Java applets won't run in HTML

My Java applet runs fine when I open the HTML in AppletViewer, but when I open the html in like Chrome, it just says "Error, click for more details" and the details say that my security options ...
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Why does my browser ask me to confirm full screen?

I noticed that when I try to view a video or pdf file online in full screen, the browser ask me to confirm that I chose full screen. At least I saw this on chrome. Is there a security issue ...
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Security of small browsers [closed]

To have a secure system one important part is to have an up to date browser with the latest security fixes. I trust that the teams behind the large browsers (IE,firefox,safari,chromium,opera) work ...
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Checking security certificates in a browser

I have been given a laptop with pre-installed software and I am connecting to the internet on it via company wifi. When I am accessing a secure website using https, I want to ensure that the LAN ...
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Can one use SSL certificates for user authentication to websites?

I hear that it is possible to create SSL certificates and use them instead of password authentication. Is this true and how to do it? And do all SSL enabled sites allow this?
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Can I “Trust” non-SSL website for inclusion with SSL site?

Can I create exemptions in the major Windows browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) for the insecure content warnings you get when mixing https and http on the same page? WE have a site that needs to ...
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How many “drive by” viruses were discovered in the last couple of years? [closed]

I mean those that infect by only viewing a website or clicking a link. Not those that you have to click "Download" in the Windows dialog. I want to know how important are virus definition updates in ...
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Is there a real possibility of “drive-by” getting malware? [closed]

I know malware can be gotten by downloading and running stuff, but is there a real possibility of just viewing a webpage and getting one? I'm not using IE. Please give some support to your answer. ...
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Our company claims that the DLP system can even monitor the contents of HTTPS traffic, how is this possible?

There is software installed on all client machines for DLP (Data Loss Prevention) and HIPAA compliance. Supposedly it can read HTTPS data clearly. I always thought that between the browser and the ...
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Does javascript have access to my bookmarks and history?

I'm using RefControl addon for firefox, to avoid sending the referer in the headers. But now I'm wondering if the previous page or even my full history can be viewed by websites with javascript. And ...
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How to hide Browser Plugin Details in firefox for more privacy?

I'm trying to trick the results in this page to have more privacy/anonymity: https://panopticlick.eff.org/index.php?action=log&js=yes So far the best I could do is change the user agent, with the ...
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Gmail loses browser encryption after a while

I'm using the latest version of Firefox on the latest version of OS X for reference. I've noticed that sometimes when I go back to my email tab and look in the location bar, Firefox says gmail is no ...
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Does any browser or plugin have a 1 click means to surf securely?

I don't mean anonymously so much as I mean turn off JavaScript, Flash, and anything else that potentially has a virus. I recognize the UX goes way down, but that's one reason this has to be easy. ...
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From browser how to browse a link which needs priviledged IP address

From my local machine from home, I can not access this site. But I can ssh to my work machine and from there ssh to this machine hosting this site. Is there a way to do this ssh hopping to change IP ...
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Why do some browsers ask for confirmation before following any HTTPS link?

I've seen many browsers, both mobile and desktop, show a warning dialog when I click on an HTTPS link. Just warning of the fact that this is an HTTPS link. For example, my Nokia E75 asks "Opening a ...
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Why might a browser sometimes ask for confirmation when going to an HTTPS page?

When I click on a link to an HTTPS link, the browser will sometimes ask for confirmation or channel me though a form before it will allow me to se the page. Why would it do this? (This question ...
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Is there a way to measure the level of security provided by a browser?

I am attempting to locate a lightweight browser that adheres to security standards when browsing the web and was wondering if I can measure the level of security provided by each browser so that I can ...
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How can I get a virus by just visiting a website? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Can a computer be infected by malware through web browser? It is common knowledge that you can get a virus just by visiting a website. But how is this possible? Do ...
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Getting notified of Adobe Flash updates

I am using the latest version of Firefox with Adobe Flash plugin as a standard user on Windows 7. I notice that I do not get notified of a pending update unless I happen to close and reopen my ...
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Password-Sync (browser) with AUTH TLS support?

I'm looking for a addon/plugin or standalone software-solution to sync passwords with my own servers by using AUTH TLS. In fact, I do not trust projects like Firefox-Sync or LASTPASS and my superior ...
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How insecure is it to use an outdated web browser?

I'm not liking at all Firefox 4 (seriously... and for so many reasons) so I was thinking to downgrade to 3.X. In both Windows and Linux environments, would this imply security risks for my system?
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How does “Same Origin Policy” protect us?

Someone can please explain to me how does the "Same Origin Policy" feature protect us from web attacks (XSS,CSRF, etc)?
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Can a computer be infected by malware through web browser?

Can a computer be infected when it accesses a malicious web page? Why is not a web browser 100% safe? What web resources, such as Java Script, Flash or a HTTP connection, can infect a computer?
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How to ensure HTTPS is used to send credentials?

As a user, how do I know my user name and password sent to a server is encrypted with HTTPS? Let me preempt the answer of "look for the little lock" or "look for https in the URL" with the following ...
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What exactly does IE's InPrivate browsing do and how secure is it?

I recently started using InPrivate browsing with IE8 but not sure exactly how well it prevents websites I visit from extracting information from my computer or browsing sessions. Only reason I'm using ...
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Is it Possible for Hackers to steal password stored in your Browser

I was just wondering if XP passwords can be hacked then why cant a Hacker just hack my passwords stored in my browser. Is it possible for someone to know my browser saved password while I surf the ...
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Is there an https everywhere add on for chrome, MSIE or safari?

I really like this https everywhere add on for Firefox. But I tend to browser hop, so have similar https-preferring add-ons been released for the other major browsers?
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Chrome - SSL Security issue on Windows platforms?

Fortify.net is a service that displays what's the currently encryption key used by your browser in a https connection. If I browse this site with Chrome 4.1.249.1042 in WinXp SP3 the key used is ...
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Why not open a PDF file in the browser but first save it to the harddisk?

Question Is it correct that saving a PDF to the hard disk first, and then opening it from there with some PDF reader (not the browser) is safer than opening it directly with the browser plugin? My ...
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I'm using Firefox, configured to use a Squid proxy. Can the browser-proxy connection be HTTPS?

And what about Chrome, Opera, and Safari? (IE can go pound sand) Clarifying, I have the power to reconfigure Squid if necessary.
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Why do browsers have so many possible exploits?

When browsing I am ocassionally given warnings about pages that host malware "that could damage my computer". I am seriously perplexed as to why, in 2010, browsers still have possible exploits and can ...
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Internet Explorer security warning: want to view only the webpage content delivered securely?

Consider visiting a website using HTTPS. Internet Explorer (IE8 in this case) presents a warning: Do you want to view only the webpage content that was delivered securely? Clicking the More ...
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Is “Just close popup windows” an adequate security instruction for users?

My security officer came to me yesterday, and said the CEO had clicked a "viruses detected, click yes to scan" popup, after which of course his laptop was crawling with viruses. So the SO wants to ...
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Browser for paranoid people?

Is there a web browser out there that is more suited for paranoid people? Why would you choose it/ What feature would your ideal paranoia browser have? For instance i would want one which Sends NO ...
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Do alternate browsers/shells present a security risk?

So, there are lots and lots of less popular browsers out there that use a well known rendering engine. For example, IE7Pro or Epiphany. I've wondered about the safety of these browsers; sure, they ...
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Safari and IIS Windows Integrated Security

Is it possible to use Safari4 with an IIS hosted Intranet site that uses IntegratedSecurity (NTLM)? InternetExplorer and Firefox are capable of dealing with it. I couldn't find a way to get it working ...
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neohapsis “distcrack” applet : what does it do? Suspicious!

I went to this page on neohapsis about the latest Linux kernel bug. I kept this URL opened in a tab and I noticed that my CPU was at full load... Weird. Then after looking around for a while I notice ...
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Is there a standard meaning for _csuid/__qsa in cookies?

I was perusing my cookies, and discovered several cookies from various different sites, which all have the same value. They are all named "_csuid". I have another set, all from different sites, all ...
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Block user from opening IE

I have IE 6 on my family PC. Since I'm using Firefox, I don't intend to upgrade to IE 7. I'd like to block anyone using IE 6 as it is not secure. How to do this. I have seen my cousins typing ...
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How do I get my browser to remember passwords for secure sites?

I feel that my personal computers -- in my house -- are pretty safe. If someone has physical access to them then I am either okay with that or calling 911 with bigger problem. So I wonder: How do I ...
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How can visiting a webpage infect your computer?

My mother's computer recently became infected with some sort of rootkit. It began when she received an email from a close friend asking her to check out some sort of webpage. I never saw it, but my ...
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How do I trust a TiddlyWiki file on my Vista PC in IE8?

Every time I open my tiddlywiki.html file in IE8, I get a warning bar: To help protect your security, Internet Explorer has restricted this webpage from running scripts or ActiveX controls that ...
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Should I let my browser or the site remember my password, or neither?

What are the security implications of letting a web browser remember log-in information for me? Should I let a browser remember, like Firefox or Chrome, or should I let the site remember? I'm sure ...