Microsoft thinks it could stop this dangerous scam forever
Microsoft unveils new scam detection software The tool will be available to Microsoft Edge users This could lead to an end to ...
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 Teams is becoming a prime target for sophisticated scammers
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says hackers are using Microsoft Teams for phishing, vishing and quishing via social ...
Federal officials return over $300K to CT woman who fell victim to computer support scam
In February 2024, the woman was tricked by a computer support scheme that mimicked Microsoft customer support and transferred ...
How to enable Edge's Scareware blocker and protect yourself from online scams
Microsoft Edge now includes an AI-powered feature to protect you from tech support scams online, and here's how to enable it.
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 ...
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Microsoft Edge's new update takes on the scam that inspired 'The Beekeeper'
TL;DR: Microsoft’s recent Edge update introduces a blocker to combat scareware scams, which use aggressive pop-ups, fullscreen lock-ins, and fake warnings to trick users into calling fraudulent ...
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Dane County Sheriff's Office warns against scam calls
The Dane County Sheriff's Office is warning against scam calls after multiple incidences in the month of January.
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Microsoft’s AI-powered “first line of defense against scams” is now available for these users
Microsoft has introduced a new scareware blocker in its Edge browser to protect users from online scams leveraging scareware tactics. This new feature detects and blocks aggressive web pages using ...