Use a current, up-to-date Internet browser—for daily Internet browsing, ITS currently recommends the use of Mozilla Firefox on all operating systems (Windows and Mac) because of its intelligent use of security, especially when it comes to add-ons and plugins like Java. Internet Explorer is not recommended for daily Internet browsing. Phishing refers to fraudulent attempts to get personal information from you. Scammers use any means they can—spoofed emails and texts, misleading pop-up ads, fake downloads, calendar spam, even phony phone calls—to trick you into sharing information, such as your Apple ID password or credit card numbers.
Norton Browsing Security
When you visit an encrypted website, Safari checks the site’s certificate and warns you if the certificate is expired or illegitimate. Safari also checks if a website that asks you to enter password or credit card information is not secure because it's unencrypted. With iOS 13.4 and macOS 10.15.4, Safari also warns you if the certificate is valid but the version of TLS (1.1 and earlier) is not secure.
This article will help you configure your web browser for safer Internet surfing. It is written for home computer users, students, small business workers, and any other person who works with limited information technology (IT) support and broadband.
Web Browser Security
In any of these cases, you may see a “Not Secure” or “Website Not Secure” message. Do not enter your information on these sites.
As an alternative, load a virtual machine, and load Linux or BSD or Windows as a guest in that virtual machine, and use that. The network security available in versions of OS X and macOS prior to El Capitan (10.11) is having increasing difficulty meeting the network security requirements of many web sites. To edit the security settings on Explorer, click the gear icon on the top right and select Internet options. You can configure the settings for 4 zones, including Internet, Local Intranet, Trusted Sites, and Restricted Sites.
If an unencrypted website has requested your password or credit card information, Safari warns you that the page you are on isn't secure.
If you tap or click into the form to sign in or enter information, you'll see a more prominent warning in the Smart Search field.
Browsing Security Settings
Never provide your password or credit card numbers to sites with this warning. If you need to use the site, contact the site owner or administrator and let them know that their site isn't secure.