Microsoft this week announced that its scareware blocker, which aims to identify potential scam sites and messages, is now in public preview. The feature, which was first announced in November at Ignite 2024, adds a proactive layer of protection by using a machine learning model to spot fraudulent sites. While Microsoft said that features already built into its Web browser, like Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, help to notify users of and block known scam sites, their models will help to protect...
