Microsoft's "Scareware Blocker": A New AI-Powered Defense Against Online Scams
AI-powered "scareware blocker" in Microsoft Edge protects users from online scams and malicious software.
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Microsoft's "Scareware Blocker": A New AI-Powered Defense Against Online Scams
The internet, while a powerful tool for communication and information, has also become a breeding ground for scams. Among the most insidious are "scareware" tactics, designed to trick users into installing malicious software or paying for unnecessary services. These scams often exploit fear and urgency, mimicking legitimate security warnings to pressure victims into making hasty decisions. Microsoft is tackling this pervasive problem head-on with its new "scareware blocker," an innovative feature for the Edge browser that leverages the power of machine learning and computer vision to detect and neutralize these online threats. The Scourge of Scareware: A Persistent Online Threat Scareware has plagued the web for decades, evolving in sophistication alongside advancements in technology. These scams often manifest as fake antivirus pop-ups, claiming to have discovered critical threats on a user's computer. The goal is to instill panic, leading the victim to beli…
