Edge's new scareware blocker aims to protect you from malicious websites that try to scam you through fear tactics. Here's how to opt in.

Microsoft Edge now comes with a Scareware blocker, a new feature that will help to reduce the chances of falling for tech ...

How does Scareware Blocker work? Using a local machine learning model, Edge compares full-screen pages with thousands of past scams that were submitted by Microsoft’s scam-fighting community.

"Scareware" consists of pop-up advertisements that appear warning users of supposed security threats. These fake anti-virus programs take advantage of gullible users. Here's how to keep your ...

Keep your cool, arm yourself with the right knowledge, and other tips for staying unshaken by scareware. Award-winning news, views, and insight from the ESET security community English ...

If you use Edge, enabling the Scareware Blocker is an easy way to add an extra layer of protection. And even if you don’t, knowing how these scams work can keep you and your personal information ...

Users who would like to try out the scareware blocker can do so by making sure that previews are allowed and that Edge is fully up-to-date. You can check this by clicking the three dot icon at the ...

Microsoft this week announced that its scareware blocker, which aims to identify potential scam sites and messages, is now in public preview. The feature, which was first announced in November at ...

Microsoft Edge's Scareware blocker is a local AI model designed to help users avoid annoying and dangerous full screen pop-ups while browsing the web. Skip to Main Content.

Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor. Alan Truly / Digital Trends Microsoft announced its new scareware blocker at the 2024 Ignite conference a few months ago and ...