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===False===
===False===
Do not download malware blacklists and do not check downloads.
Do not download malware blacklists and do not check downloads.
==UI==
===Mozilla Firefox===
A checkbox labeled “Block reported attack sites” is located under [[Menu differences in Windows, Linux, and Mac|Tools → Options]] → Security.
===SeaMonkey===
In SeaMonkey 2.18 and later, this checkbox is located in the [[Menu differences in Windows, Linux, and Mac|Edit → Preferences]] → Privacy & Security main tab.


==First checked in==
==First checked in==

Revision as of 12:17, 8 March 2013

Background

As part of its Safe Browsing feature, Mozilla Firefox keeps track of a list of malware to compare against data the user downloads. In the event the user downloads known malware, a warning can be displayed. This preference determines whether to enable these malware checks.

Possible values and their effects

True

Download data about malware and use it to screen downloads. (Default)

False

Do not download malware blacklists and do not check downloads.

UI

Mozilla Firefox

A checkbox labeled “Block reported attack sites” is located under Tools → Options → Security.

SeaMonkey

In SeaMonkey 2.18 and later, this checkbox is located in the Edit → Preferences → Privacy & Security main tab.

First checked in

2007-08-09 by Dave Camp

Has an effect in

  • Mozilla Firefox (trunk builds since 2007-08-09)

Related bugs

Related preferences

External links