Internet Security - Safari

Safari is a web browser developed by Apple based on the WebKit engine. It comes included in the iOS and is said to be slightly different from other browsers.

Auto-download Updates

Updates for Safari are handled by System Preferences → Software Update located under the Apple menu. Set to Daily updates.

Block Pop-ups

Go to Safari Menu – Preferences – Security tab and make sure the “Block pop-up windows” box is checked.

Block Plugins/Phishing

Go to Safari menu → Preferences → Security tab and uncheck the “Enable plug-ins” box.

Delete Passwords

Go to Safari menu → Preferences → AutoFill tab and uncheck the "user names and passwords" box.

Java/JavaScript

Go to Safari menu → Preferences → “Enable JavaScript” checked.

Block Cookies

Go to Safari menu → Preferences → Privacy tab and select “Block cookies: From third parties...”.

Disable Auto-Open of Open Files

In Safari, you can choose not to open them after downloading, go to the Safari Menu – Preferences – General tab. Uncheck the box that says Open "safe" files...