Microsoft is stepping up its fight against online scams with a powerful new tool integrated into its Edge browser. The AI-powered scareware blocker, now rolling out on Windows PCs, is designed to detect and neutralize deceptive pop-ups and fake warnings that trick users into downloading malware or handing over sensitive information. What sets this feature apart is its ability to identify both known scams and emerging threats using a sophisticated machine learning model that runs locally on your device—without sending any data to the cloud.
When a suspicious page attempts to hijack your screen with a full-screen alert, Edge’s AI immediately kicks in. The system analyzes the page using computer vision, comparing it to thousands of reported scams in Microsoft’s database. If a match is found, the browser will automatically exit full-screen mode, stop any audio playback, and display a warning with a preview of the blocked page. Users can then report the site, helping Microsoft continuously update its Defender SmartScreen service, which protects all Edge users from known scam websites.
Initially announced at Microsoft Ignite in November, this scareware blocker is now available in preview mode on the latest stable release of Edge. However, it’s not enabled by default—you’ll need to manually activate it in Edge’s privacy settings and restart the browser to take advantage of this extra layer of security.
In an age where online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Microsoft’s new AI-driven approach could make a significant impact in preventing users from falling victim to cyber threats. If you rely on Edge for browsing, enabling this feature might be one of the smartest security decisions you make today.
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