Microsoft Edge just got a secret weapon against scareware
A new security feature for Microsoft Edge is now available for preview, helping people overcome scareware scams.
Microsoft tests ‘scareware blocker’ for Edge that uses computer vision to detect scams
Microsoft is rolling out "scareware blocker," which uses machine learning to identify a very specific and pervasive type of online scam.
Microsoft Edge offers new tool to combat scareware - here's how it works
Edge's new scareware blocker aims to protect you from malicious websites that try to scam you through fear tactics. Here's how to opt in.
Microsoft tests Edge Scareware Blocker to block tech support scams
Microsoft has started testing a new "scareware blocker" feature for the Edge web browser on Windows PCs, which uses machine learning (ML) to detect tech support scams.
Microsoft Edge will soon protect you from these scary scams that even Chrome can't
Microsoft Edge introduced "double click to close browser tabs" some time ago. It now seems Google Chrome may get this handy feature. | Credit: Shutterstock If you’re already a fan of Microsoft’s Edge,
Microsoft’s new ‘Scareware Blocker’ in Edge is here to fight off scams
Scareware is a type of malware that relies on scare tactics to get you to lower your guard and unknowingly install malware or give away sensitive personal data before you realize you’re being tricked.
Microsoft Previews Edge Scareware Blocker
Microsoft said today that its recently announced Scareware blocker in Edge is now available in preview on Windows.
Microsoft is creating an “Advanced Planning Unit” to study AI.
Just weeks after Microsoft established a new AI engineering division, the company’s AI head Mustafa Suleyman announced that ...
Somehow, some way, Edge has over 30% market share in the US on Windows—and has taken share for over 3 years
For years now, whenever I get my grubby little mitts on a shiny new Windows system, the first thing I do is open up Edge—and ...
Microsoft is forming a new unit to study AI’s impacts
Microsoft says that it's creating a new unit to will help it understand the implications of AI the company hopes to build.
Microsoft’s Scary Windows Update—Change Your Browser Now
In a refreshing change from recent negative sparring with Google, Microsoft has just confirmed a critical update for Windows ...
Microsoft boasts of Edge's growth, but is it really at 30% market share?
Nadella made the revelation during Microsoft's Q2 2025 earnings call (via Seeking Alpha). He added that the Copilot consumer ...
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Microsoft Edge introduces a new Restart Now button that resets the browser
Microsoft Edge's new Restart Now button can be found in Browser Essentials, and it's a safe way to restart to the browser.
The Best VPN for Microsoft Edge in 2025: Full Comparison
Ultimately, the best VPN for Microsoft Edge for you comes down to what you need most: privacy, speed, flexibility, unlocking, ...
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Governor Murphy and President Eisgruber announce Microsoft and CoreWeave as founding partners in NJ AI Hub
Microsoft, CoreWeave, the NJEDA, and Princeton University are founding equity partners in the newly created NJ AI Hub.
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Microsoft redesigns Edge Settings on Android to match Chrome's
Microsoft is overhauling Edge settings on Android with "v2" update in Canary version, introduces "Microsoft Services" and ...