Recently, Microsoft has launched a new anti-phishing feature on the Edge browser to help protect Windows users from online threats.
Microsoft's new anti-phishing feature called "Scareware Blocker" on the Edge browser promises to better protect Windows users from dangerous online scams called 'Scareware'.
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Scareware is a malicious computer program designed to trick users into thinking it is a legitimate application in order to steal personal or financial information. The most common type of Scareware disguised as antivirus software.
Users will be informed that their computers are infected with viruses, then hackers will suggest downloading anti-virus programs to remove the virus from the computer. Hackers will take advantage of this to steal important information from the victims.
Microsoft's new Edge browser feature uses artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize signs of scareware, such as suspicious pop-ups, distracting sounds, or fake requests to contact tech support. When a threat is detected, Edge automatically exits full-screen mode, stops playing sounds, sends a warning to the user, and gives them the option to report the malicious website.
Microsoft said that this anti-phishing feature will be continuously improved to deal with increasingly sophisticated phishing tactics. In addition, Microsoft also recommends that users should be more vigilant, not click on strange links, and not provide personal information to unknown websites or phone numbers.
With the arrival of 'Scareware Blocker', Windows users will have an additional layer of effective protection against online threats. This is considered an important step forward in Microsoft's fight against online fraud, bringing a safer internet environment for everyone.
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