Windows Security Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v3.01, by Dr. Herong Yang
Security Options: Add-Ons and Passwords
This section provides a tutorial example on how to review and modify security option settings on add-on installation and master password in Firefox.
The next group of Firefox option settings to review and modify are located on the "Security" tab.
1. Run Firefox and click "Tools > Options" menu. Then click the "Security" tab.
2. Review and change security option settings as suggested below:
[x] Warn me when sites try to install add-ons [x] Block reported attach sites [x] Block reported web forgeries [ ] Remember passwords for sites [ ] Use a master password
It's very important that you do not allow Firefox to remember passwords when you login to different Web applications.
Also never allow Firefox to use a single master password for all Web applications you are visiting.
The picture below shows suggested settings for Firefox security options:
Table of Contents
About This Windows Security Book
Windows 8: System Security Review
Windows 8: System Security Protection
Windows 8 Defender for Real-Time Protection
Windows 7: System Security Review
Windows 7: System Security Protection
Windows 7 Forefront Client Security
Norton Power Eraser - Anti-Virus Scan Tool
McAfee Virus and Malware Protection Tools
Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal
Start and Download Options for Firefox
Content Type Handler Applications
Privacy Options: Tracking, History and Cookies
►Security Options: Add-Ons and Passwords
Deleting Cookies Stored in Firefox
Getting New Add-Ons in Firefox
Disabling Extension Add-Ons in Firefox
Disabling Plugin Add-Ons in Firefox
Disabling Search Engines in Firefox
Reviewing Advanced Settings in Firefox
Keeping IE (Internet Explorer) Secure
Malware (Adware, Spyware, Trojan, Worm, and Virus)
HijackThis - Browser Hijacker Diagnosis Tool
IE Add-on Program Listing and Removal
"Conduit Search" - Malware Detection and Removal
"Tube Dimmer", "Scorpion Saver" or "Adpeak" Malware
Malware Manual Removal Experience
Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal
VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal
PWS (Password Stealer) Trojan Infection Removal