Edge, Microsoft and Scareware

Microsoft Edge Gets an AI-Powered Scareware Blocker
Microsoft has started rolling out an AI-powered “Scareware Blocker” for its Edge browser on Windows PCs. When enabled, the security feature acts as the “first line of defense” against new and emerging scams.
Microsoft Edge Can Now Block Annoying Full Screen Pop-Ups
That’s why Microsoft Edge is using AI to help users spot when someone’s trying to frighten them into downloading malware or giving up sensitive information. Available now to all users via a preview, the browser’s new “Scareware blocker” is an AI-based tool for dismissing and navigating away from these troublesome interruptions.
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 rolling out AI powered scareware blocker for Edge: Here’s how to enable it
To do so, open Edge on your Windows PC, tap on the three horizontal dots on the top right of the screen and click on Settings. On the page that appears, click on “Privacy, search and, services” from the left panel and under ‘Security’, turn on the toggle named ‘Scareware Blocker’. Now, restart Edge and you are good to go.
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A scareware blocker is a security tool, often integrated into web browsers, designed to prevent users from falling victim to scareware scams. Scareware is a type of malware that uses deceptive tactics to frighten users into believing their computer is infected or has other critical issues.
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 update adds AI-powered Scareware Blocker
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Microsoft’s AI-powered “first line of defense against scams” is now available for these users
Microsoft has introduced a new scareware blocker in its Edge browser to protect users from online scams leveraging scareware ...
Microsoft Edge now has an AI-powered scareware blocker
Announced originally at Ignite in November, the scareware blocker in Microsoft Edge is now available in preview in the latest ...