Microsoft Edge now automatically blocks notifications from sites linked to scareware
TECHMicrosoftredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- Low
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- 1
What happened
Microsoft Edge now automatically disables website notifications tied to detected scams, which stops a persistent channel used to deliver fake antivirus and deceptive security alerts. The protection was introduced with Edge 156 in October and links Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Scareware blocker detections to the site sending the notification.
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What to do
- Keep Microsoft Edge updated to version 156 or later to receive this protection.
- Be wary of unexpected security warnings that appear as browser notifications.
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