Tag: Microsoft Edge

  • Microsoft Edge Passwords Will Get Safer After Update

    Microsoft Edge Passwords Will Get Safer After Update

    Microsoft Edge passwords will soon receive stronger protection after Microsoft confirmed a major change to how the browser handles saved login details. The company plans to stop Edge from loading stored passwords into process memory in clear text when the browser starts. The decision follows criticism from security researchers, who warned that the previous behavior…

  • Scareware Sensor in Microsoft Edge Speeds Up Scam Detection

    Scareware Sensor in Microsoft Edge Speeds Up Scam Detection

    Microsoft is rolling out a new scareware sensor in Edge to block fake tech-support pages faster. The browser upgrade targets scareware tactics that lock screens, trigger loud alerts, and pressure users into calling fraudulent support numbers. With this change, Edge now reacts earlier and shares signals with Microsoft’s SmartScreen system to help stop scam domains…

  • Microsoft Edge Malicious Extensions Blocked by New Security Update

    Microsoft Edge Malicious Extensions Blocked by New Security Update

    Microsoft Edge malicious extensions have become a growing threat, often bundled with harmful software or installed without user knowledge. To address this risk, Microsoft announced a new security update that will block sideloaded extensions automatically. This step strengthens browser protection and reduces exposure to malicious activity. Why Malicious Extensions Are a Problem Extensions enhance browser…