Apple + Security & Privacy

Apple today released version 3.1 of its Safari web browser, which promises to make browsing faster, cooler and safer. The update, which provides faster page rendering, improvements to Javascript, and a host of other new features, also plugs 13 security vulnerabilities. They include the following:

• Visiting a maliciously crafted website may result in cross-site scripting
• Using Kotoeri reverse conversion on a password field displays the password
• Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

Naturally, you’ll grab the update because you want a better, faster browser, but don’t forget about the need to stay on top of security fixes for tools that are not only among the most used, but the most exposed to potential security threats. You can get the update using the Software Update preference pane. And you can find out all about the security fixes in this update here.