Microsoft, Edge 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 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 ‘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 just got a secret weapon against scareware
A new security feature for Microsoft Edge is now available for preview, helping people overcome scareware scams. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
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 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 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 Previews Edge Scareware Blocker
Microsoft said today that its recently announced Scareware blocker in Edge is now available in preview on Windows.
Microsoft is bringing scam protection to its Edge browser
The Edge browser aims to protect users from scams with a simple solution. Microsoft’s Edge is far from the first user choice when it comes to browsers. Edge’s poor performance, compatibility issues, and Microsoft’s push to use Edge are some of the reasons why it lags behind competitors.
Microsoft Edge now has a scareware blocker that should effectively protect users from online scams
Microsoft Edge will have a scareware blocker powered by AI and the tech giant says it will be effective in preventing online scams.
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.
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 ...
Tippecanoe County sheriff's officials warn of potential scams on inmates' families
The scammers use the jail app to look up inmates, then call the inmates' family members, sheriff's Lt. Brian Lowe said.