Security News > 2023 > June > Apple's Safari Private Browsing Now Automatically Removes Tracking Parameters in URLs

Apple is introducing major updates to Safari Private Browsing, offering users better protections against third-party trackers as they browse the web.

"Advanced tracking and fingerprinting protections go even further to help prevent websites from using the latest techniques to track or identify a user's device," the iPhone maker said.

Another key change includes Link Tracking Protection in Mail, Messages, and Safari's private mode to automatically remove tracking parameters in URLs, which are often used to track information about a click.

"Safari has been a somewhat unheralded pioneer of private browsing, and so many privacy and security features, and this year it's just a tour de force," Apple's Craig Federighi was quoted as saying to Fast Company.

Apple is further improving Communication Safety, which warns children when receiving or sending explicit images in Messages, to encompass video content.

Lastly, Apple is bringing new capabilities to Lockdown Mode, including "Safer wireless connectivity defaults, media handling, media sharing defaults, sandboxing, and network security optimizations." The enhanced security setting is also being expanded to support watchOS. "Turning on Lockdown Mode further hardens device defenses and strictly limits certain functionalities, sharply reducing the attack surface for those who need additional protections," Apple said.

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