Turn on Microsoft Edge’s scareware blocker before you need it

Not every Windows PC runs Edge's scareware blocker by default. Here's the hardware cutoff and how to turn it on manually.
Digital Trends

Microsoft Edge just got a secret weapon against scareware

Microsoft announced its new scareware blocker at the 2024 Ignite conference a few months ago and now it’s ready for users to try out. This preview is open to everyone who uses Edge; you just need to ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Edge update adds AI-powered Scareware Blocker

Microsoft Edge 133 is now rolling out globally, and it ships with several improvements, including a new scareware blocker feature. In addition, Microsoft is updating the backend of the Downloads UI ...
PC World

Edge browser’s ‘scareware blocker’ tool is now enabled by default

Hey, you! Yes, you, on the iPhone! You’ve got a virus in your Windows PC! Better download this totally legit free app and let it scan all your files for threats and ...