Microsoft Edge now automatically blocks notifications from sites linked to scareware
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- Severity
- Low
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- 1
What happened
Microsoft Edge can now switch off website pop-up notifications from sites that have been flagged as scams. These notifications are often used to show fake virus warnings, so blocking them cuts off a common way scammers reach people.
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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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