When putting the iMac to sleep, should you close your internet browser

When putting the iMac to sleep, should you close your internet browser or is it ok to leave it open where you left off? Is there a possible threat of being more vulnerable to attacks when left open?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 30, 2020 6:30 PM

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dialabrain

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Nov 30, 2020 6:41 PM in response to ShadowM920

Leaving it open is fine.

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