Microsoft Edge’s scareware blocker is now turned on for everyone. A quick look at what this change means and how you can control it.

Microsoft Edge 142 is now rolling out to all users. The newest feature update delivers improved autofill, scareware blocker, security patches, and more.

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.

During Build 2025, Microsoft unveiled several new ways developers can work with the Edge browser. Microsoft also introduced features for general Edge users, such as PDF translation Over the coming ...

Microsoft Edge has security feature called Scareware Blocker. It is designed to protect users from deceptive or scam websites that use scare tactics to make them download malicious software or pay for ...