Safari 4.0 in the wild - #5 - Security and Privacy in Safari 4.0

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Safari 4.0 in the wild

#5 / October 9, 2009 / 2:40 min.

Security and Privacy in Safari 4.0

Safari 4.0

knows that it's a jungle out there so it does everything it can to

keep you safe on the Web

. With built-in

phishing protection, malware protection, safe downloads, pop-up blocking, anti-virus

integration among its security features, you can surf the Internet with confidence.

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Safari 4.0

has built-in protection against phishing.

- It also integrates with your anti-virus software and automatically scans things you download.

- On a Mac the

Safe Downloads

function quickly reminds you if a file was downloaded from the Internet.

- Click on the gear icon and select Preferences.

- Under Preferences click on the Security tab.

- You can be notified if you stumble on a fraudulent Web site.

- You can block pop-ups.

- You also determine how cookies are handled.

- Also under Preferences you can turn on Private Browsing.

- Under Private Browsing no record of your surfing is kept.

- Safari also supports proxies.

- It's automatically updated so you always have the most current and safest version.

- Safari also uses secure encryption to prevent digital tampering.

- Safari works hard to keep you safe on the Internet.