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Microsoft Edge now disables notifications from sites that lead users to detected scams

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What happened

Edge 156 links Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Scareware blocker detections to notification permissions, so when a notification leads to a detected scam, the originating site's notifications are disabled automatically. An information bar appears on the next launch, and users can review and restore blocked sites in Edge Settings. Users can also use the Block and report option when a site requests notification permission.

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What to do

Update Microsoft Edge to version 156 or later to get this protection.
Review blocked sites in Edge Settings and restore any notifications you believe were blocked in error.
Disable notifications from any website that shows unexpected security alerts via the menu on the notification.
Do not click Allow on notification prompts that claim you must confirm you are not a robot.

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