Since many internet users are savvy enough to recognize scareware for what it is, many browsers – like Chrome – don’t have a scareware blocker. However, scareware can be unnerving for new users or those who don’t know how to escape out of a full-screen attack which may cause menus or toolbars to vanish or use audio to confuse a user into calling a fraudulent support line where the information they provide will be used by scammers.

Microsoft Edge is adding a scareware blocker to prevent users from falling for fake malware alerts. Scareware can trick less tech-savvy users into financial or privacy risks, making this feature valuable.

A new security feature for Microsoft Edge is now available for preview, helping people overcome scareware scams.

Important security updates have been released for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. The updates address critical vulnerabilities that could be exploited remotely. The BSI has issued a warning.

After Microsoft Edge, Chrome tests a Split Tabs feature which will reduce the need to spawn a new tabs and snap it to the side.

Microsoft is overhauling Edge settings on Android with "v2" update in Canary version, introduces "Microsoft Services" and dedicated settings.

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 said today that its recently announced Scareware blocker in Edge is now available in preview on Windows.