Edge, Microsoft and Scareware

Microsoft tests Edge Scareware Blocker to block tech support scams
Microsoft has started testing a new "scareware blocker" feature for the Edge web browser on Windows PCs, which uses machine learning (ML) to detect tech support scams.
Microsoft Previews Edge Scareware Blocker
Microsoft said today that its recently announced Scareware blocker in Edge is now available in preview on Windows.
Microsoft Edge Will Now Try to Block Scareware
Microsoft is releasing a preview of a new feature for its Edge browser that will help block scareware. This feature is designed to protect users from tech support scams, which are becoming more common and causing people to lose money.
Microsoft tests ‘scareware blocker’ for Edge that uses computer vision to detect scams
Microsoft is rolling out "scareware blocker," which uses machine learning to identify a very specific and pervasive type of online scam.
Microsoft Edge offers new tool to combat scareware - here's how it works
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 just got a secret weapon against scareware
A new security feature for Microsoft Edge is now available for preview, helping people overcome scareware scams.
Microsoft Edge is getting a security feature that I wish Chrome had
Microsoft Edge is adding a scareware blocker to prevent users from falling for fake malware alerts. Scareware can trick less tech-savvy users into financial or privacy risks, making this feature valuable.
Microsoft’s Scary Windows Update—Change Your Settings Now After FBI Warning
In a refreshing change from recent negative sparring with Google, Microsoft has just confirmed a critical update for Windows ...
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How to allow or block pop-up windows on specific sites in Edge
If you want to allow or block pop-up windows on specific sites in the Microsoft Edge browser, here is how you can do that. You can do that with the help of in-built settings, the Local Group ...
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Microsoft blocks workarounds that let user avoid Edge browser in Windows 11
Last week, Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider preview build 22494, which appears to be blocking EdgeDeflector, a tool that allows users to open links associated with Microsoft Edge in a ...