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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 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 Edge will soon protect you from these scary scams that even Chrome can't
Microsoft Edge introduced "double click to close browser tabs" some time ago. It now seems Google Chrome may get this handy feature. | Credit: Shutterstock If you’re already a fan of Microsoft’s Edge,
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 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 Previews Edge Scareware Blocker
Microsoft said today that its recently announced Scareware blocker in Edge is now available in preview on Windows.
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 redesigns Edge Settings on Android to match Chrome's
Microsoft is overhauling Edge settings on Android with "v2" update in Canary version, introduces "Microsoft Services" and dedicated settings.
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 new ‘Scareware Blocker’ in Edge is here to fight off scams
Scareware is a type of malware that relies on scare tactics to get you to lower your guard and unknowingly install malware or give away sensitive personal data before you realize you’re being tricked.
The Best VPN for Microsoft Edge in 2025: Full Comparison
Ultimately, the best VPN for Microsoft Edge for you comes down to what you need most: privacy, speed, flexibility, unlocking, ...
Microsoft’s Surface Hub 3 gets some software updates.
Microsoft is announcing new Intel-powered Surface devices today, but it’s also showing some love to its Surface Hub 3. The collaboration hub is getting access to web apps, personal content, the Edge ...
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 PC users that should make everyone safer. The Windows-maker is asking users ...
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Comparing Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome: The Ultimate Browser Showdown
The open source software license of these iterations enabled Google to put its browser together quickly, which is partly why ...