Microsoft, scareware and Edge

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 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 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's patented browser-in-browser technology means you can run Chrome inside Edge
Microsoft is thinking about releasing a browser-in-browser technology that would have Edge capable of hosting Chrome.
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 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 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 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 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 Steam-like browser overlay is now available on Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling out its new in-game browser overlay on Windows 11 this week, after months of beta testing. The Microsoft ...
Don’t Click Twice—New Chrome, Edge, Safari Hack Attack Warning
As a new hack attack has been identified, all web browser users are warned—don’t click twice. Here’s what you need to know.
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What is Microsoft Edge?: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's internet browser for Windows
That's a big reason why in 2015 Microsoft released Edge, their new and improved browser. Edge gradually replaced Internet Explorer and became increasingly popular over the years, until the ...