Microsoft Edge Can Now Block Annoying Full Screen Pop-Ups
Microsoft Edge's Scareware blocker is a local AI model designed to help users avoid annoying and dangerous full screen ...
How to enable Edge's Scareware blocker and protect yourself from online scams
Microsoft Edge now comes with a Scareware blocker, a new feature that will help to reduce the chances of falling for tech ...
Microsoft’s Scary Windows Update—Change Your Browser Now
In a refreshing change from recent negative sparring with Google, Microsoft has just confirmed a critical update for Windows ...
Phishing attackers target Phantom wallet users with fake update pop-ups
Phishing scammers are targeting users of the Solana-based crypto wallet Phantom by attempting to steal private keys through pop-ups that spoof legitimate update requests. Web3 scam detection platform ...
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Microsoft tests ‘scareware blocker’ for Edge that uses computer vision to detect scams
including using fake Windows pop-ups, to scam consumers. “These companies used scare tactics and lies about threats to consumers’ personal computers to bilk consumers, particularly older ...