I've been using NS for years, on faith, without completely understanding, in a technical sense, all its under-the-hood features--although I do have a very general grasp of what's involved. (I do understand the protection it offers against exploits directed at plug-ins, like Java or Flash. But this is not what I'm focusing on here. I suppose what I'm asking has more to do with the protection NS offers against JavaScript exploits, in particular.)
As I've been using Macs during this time, I've never been sure just how vulnerable Macs are to the various JavaScript exploits, such as XSS, ClickJacking, malicious scripts, or anything else, that NoScript protects against. (And are these exploits considered JavaScript exploits?) Are these exploits written cross platform, or mostly for PC? Or is this a question that doesn't make sense, since these are not written with any particular platform in mind? In other words, JavaScript is JavaScript, regardless of the platform.
Can someone throw some light on this entire question concerning NoScript and OSX.
As I've been using Macs during this time, I've never been sure just how vulnerable Macs are to the various JavaScript exploits, such as XSS, ClickJacking, malicious scripts, or anything else, that NoScript protects against. (And are these exploits considered JavaScript exploits?) Are these exploits written cross platform, or mostly for PC? Or is this a question that doesn't make sense, since these are not written with any particular platform in mind? In other words, JavaScript is JavaScript, regardless of the platform.
Can someone throw some light on this entire question concerning NoScript and OSX.