Security update for Apple’s Safari Web browser

November 13th, 2009 admin

Apple has shipped a new version of its Safari Web browser that fixes at least seven security vulnerabilities. The Safari 4.0.4 update is available for both Mac and Windows versions of the browser. Mac users can grab the latest version through Software Update; Windows users will need to use the bundled Apple Software Update application.


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