Edge, Microsoft and Scareware

Microsoft Introduces AI-Powered Scareware Blocker for Edge Browser
When a potential scam is detected, Edge exits full-screen mode, halts audio playback, displays a warning, and shows a thumbnail of the page.
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’s new ‘Scareware Blocker’ in Edge is here to fight off scams
Microsoft is now testing a new feature in Edge that uses machine learning to identify and block scareware scams.
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 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 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 soon protect you from these scary scams that even Chrome can't
This new built-in security feature aims to keep users from falling for malware that attempts to trick them into giving out personal or financial information by filling their screens with flashing banners or full-screen alerts designed to scare them into taking action.
Microsoft Edge Is Testing A New Scareware Scam Blocker, How To Enable It
Microsoft is rolling out its new Edge scareware blocker to users to who participate in the preview program, bringing a new tool to the fight against 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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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 ...