Basically, Windows SmartScreen is a tool, a feature that checks the safety of a file or application that may be harmful on the Windows system. This feature has been integrated since Windows 8. When ...

A Phemedrone information-stealing malware campaign exploits a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) to bypass Windows security prompts when opening URL files. Phemedrone is a ...

You know that warning that pops up every time you want to install a new app in Windows? The one that sometimes prevents you from doing it when an app seems a little ...

If you use a Windows computer, it's time to update it yet again — before hackers get to you with the latest Windows malware threat. Phemedrone is an open-source malware that targets web browsers and ...

Last week we looked at how to shut down Windows 8 and how to boot directly to the Desktop -- two of the most irksome Windows 8 quirks -- and today, in our continuing series of Windows 8 tips and ...

SmartScreen plays an important role in protecting Edge users from phishing attacks. How? It performs a reputation check for the websites, users are trying to visit or open. If the website is not ...

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for its Chromium Edge web browser. However, the update is specifically for the Dev preview channel so is not available to end users just yet. With this release, ...

We’ve all been there. You read about a great little traditional desktop application or utility that you think will be a great help. Once it’s downloaded, boom ...

Yes, it is. Users can enjoy the peace of mind this feature brings automatically in Edge. To manage this feature, visit edge://settings/privacy/security. Does Website ...