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Microsoft Edge Scareware Sensor Enhances Scam Detection

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Microsoft has introduced a new scareware sensor for the Edge browser to detect and block scam pages more quickly. The sensor enhances the existing Defender SmartScreen and Edge scareware blocker, which use machine learning to identify and mitigate tech support scams in real-time. The sensor will notify SmartScreen immediately upon detecting a suspicious full-screen page, enabling faster global blocking. The new sensor is part of Microsoft Edge 142 and is currently disabled by default, but it will be enabled for all users with SmartScreen activated. Users can report scam sites to help improve detection and protect others. Scareware scams often use aggressive tactics to trick users into believing their devices are compromised and to gain remote access.

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  1. 31.10.2025 19:15 1 articles · 10d ago

    Microsoft Edge 142 introduces scareware sensor for faster scam detection

    Microsoft has introduced a new scareware sensor in Microsoft Edge 142 to enhance the detection and blocking of tech support scams. The sensor works with Defender SmartScreen and the Edge scareware blocker to notify SmartScreen immediately upon detecting suspicious full-screen pages. This real-time reporting helps confirm and block scams faster globally. The sensor is currently disabled by default but will be enabled for all users with SmartScreen activated.

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