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Re:JavaScript is now required to sign in to Google by Oishikatta on Thursday November 01, 2018 @12:54PM (#18355962)
> The single safest thing you can do while using the web is to simply be aware of what you're clicking on, and what sites you visit.

This would be accurate, if watering hole attacks[1] weren't a thing.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watering_hole_attack

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Re:JavaScript is now required to sign in to Google by horsawlarway on Thursday November 01, 2018 @01:08PM (#18356126)
Nope, it's still accurate. There are always risks. This is one (it's not a common one, but it's a risk).

To reframe - my statement is akin to saying: the single safest thing you can do while driving is to pay attention to the road.

And you responding with: "This would be accurate, if trees falling on you weren't a thing."

Sure it's a risk, it's not the primary risk.

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