Ensure Automatic Opening of Safe Files in Safari Is DisabledID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:97020 | Date: (C)2024-01-24 (M)2024-01-24 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: macos |
Safari will automatically run or execute what it considers safe files. This can include installers and other files that execute on the operating system. Safari evaluates file safety by using a list of filetypes maintained by Apple.The list of files include text, image, video and archive formats that would be run in the context of the OS rather than the browser.