Why can't I load websites in Safari 5?

Question

Why can't I load websites in Safari 5?

Answer

Safari 5 is outdated, unsupported, and uses insecure ciphers and protocols for SSL and TLS. The last security update for Safari 5 was in 2013. Please discontinue the use of Safari 5.

Most websites will fail to load when using https because of the lack of security updates for Safari 5.

If you must test the compatibility of your site with Safari on Windows please review the following article:

How to use Safari on Windows

References:

Apple are no longer updating Safari for Windows

Safari Version History

Safari 5 Vulnerabilities

Safari 5 SSL/TLS Capabilities

Security Updates for Safari 5