Do I still need security softwares if I use Firefox noscript?

I am a long time Firefox noscript user. Due to the ability to use the noscript plugging, Firefox is by far the most secure browser imo. I guess my question is will noscript be enough to stop most for my security needs? Ever since I started using noscript, I have had no problems what so ever with crashes or viruses. But, just to be on the safe side, do I still need security softwares? (I currently have none!)

 

Yes, you still need an antivirus software at least. I suggest trying either MSE or Avast 5.

 

You *do* realize that stuff lurks at other places than your internet browser right?

Threats can arise from peripherals(ex: USB keys), they can result from intrusions(ex: hacking) or other such forms.

NoScript at best only eliminates threats coming from your browser. It does nothing if you've already been compromised though.

I'd suggest getting an AV(MSE or Avast are good suggestions), enable the Windows Firewall and arm yourself behind a hardware firewall(like a router's with WPA2 encryption).

 

As said above, turning NoScript off only eliminates browser intrusions, you can get infections/hacks/etc from other things, I HIGHLY recommend you get security software.

 

Guess what I never had a problem with crashes or viruses with JavaScript.

You need to consider that NoScript is no internet protection add-on.

Some make it out to be one - and it can be as JavaScript can be abused - but its not per se.

 

Don't go to any sketchy sites? Don't download anything fishy? Seems to work fine for me...You should be fine in my opinion :/ I've gone a few years without an AV and I've been fine besides the odd "spyware cookie" when running super anti-spyware or what ever that program is called .

 

Well... sketchy sites....

What about the university of Plymouth? Apparently Kaspersky found a worm on some of their maths documents...

As far as I am aware that's a 100% legitimate and good site

 

Sometimes, legitimate sites that are not a host to any Malware in general may still be capable of infecting your computer, the reason?:

Ads.

Sometimes, the Ads found in sites are malicious and may inject undesired coding into your machine, along with malware, they are not too common, but there have been cases of such Ads found in perfectly fine sites.

 

I highly suggest Kaspersky my friend! A definate must have! Good luck with it!

 

Only that is causes a fair bit of lag since KIS 2010.

I used to use KIS - MSE is much lighter.

And its it VERY noticeable on my laptop - a SSD

 

Well AV choice is up to the OP, point is that he/she should really get some form of security software.

 

On the safe side, definitely. On the unsafe side, probably not.

 

I definitely would. Viruses can do crazy things these days, such as auto-running from a usb flash drive. I bet someone with the right skill set could hack your phone, then hack your computer through bluetooth(yes, I know that's far fetched).

Virtualization is a great tool. Try Sandboxie, it will replace no-script if you use it properly, and sometimes it is nice to see scripts!

 

Unless I am mistaken viruses for phones do exist - but they are rare (at the moment, its a growing market... - especially with all the iphones, Android phones - 2 large platforms and all the android ones will be similar...)

About hacking a computer via a hijacked phone - possibly possible in a laboratory, else no.
My phone's bluetooth is off - its not paired with my computer and the computer's bluetooth is invisible? (What for, Bluetooth is useless in my case - I need the USB cable anyway and that charges the phone too) - so for someone from the outside to randomly hack into my computer via my phone - I highly doubt it.

Viruses from flash drive - not that is a new invention really... put an infected file on a thumdrive yourself by accident

And otherwise - generally malware nowadays will try to steal credit card information or other personal information, rather than break your computer - reason: money.

But still - its better to use AV software and be aware that they exist.