Microsoft Edge now disables notifications from sites that lead users to detected scams
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What happened
Microsoft Edge 156 automatically disables website notifications from origins that deliver users to pages flagged by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen or Scareware blocker, cutting off a repeat-delivery route for fake virus alerts. The article describes a recurring scam technique rather than a named malware family, and no CVE, IoCs or hashes are provided. Defenders should keep Edge up to date, review notification permissions in managed fleets, and use the Block and report option where needed. Blocking is tied to detections, so it is not a guarantee against every deceptive site.
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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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