Microsoft Defender Browser Protection

Protect yourself against online threats, like phishing and malicious websites, with real-time protection from Microsoft.
What is Microsoft Defender Browser Protection?
Microsoft Defender Browser Protection is a Chrome extension designed to enhance user security online. It's an active tool against online threats such as malicious websites, and phishing attacks. The extension compares potentially harmful links or websites to a regularly updated list of known threats, warning the user if a match is found. It's designed to prevent unwanted downloads and protect sensitive information. Continual updates ensure evolving protection and performance.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000,000+
Rating: 4.17 (615)
Version: 1.664 (Last updated: 2023-07-25)
Creation date: 2020-06-02
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • https://*.smartscreen.microsoft.com/*
Size: 245.76K

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Extension summary

Currently supported region(s): United States

The Microsoft Defender Browser Protection extension helps protect you against online threats, such as links in phishing emails and websites designed to trick you into downloading and installing malicious software that can harm your computer.

If you click a malicious link in an email or navigate to a site designed to trick you into disclosing financial, personal or other sensitive information, or a website that hosts malware, Microsoft Defender Browser Protection will check it against a constantly updated list of malicious URLs known to Microsoft.

If the malicious link matches one on the list, Microsoft Defender Browser Protection will show a red warning screen letting you know that the web page you are about to visit is known to be harmful, giving you a clear path back to safety with one click.

Privacy statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

• Continuously updated list of reported harmful sites • Protects against phishing sites and socially engineered malware sites • Real-time indicator of harmful sites and website status • V1.62 – Initial Release • V1.63 – Fixed Chromebook issue

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works efficiently and blocks unwanted pop-up ads.
  • Provides real-time protection against known threats.
  • Adds a layer of security to browsing activities.
Cons
  • Overly aggressive blocking of safe websites.
  • Difficulty disabling or uninstalling the extension.
  • Users report false positives, flagging safe sites as unsafe.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with blocking legitimate websites.
  • Problems with disabling the extension.
  • Mixed effectiveness in protecting against threats.
Recent reviews
its so good if i had the chance i woude rate it 1000000M stars😁
by Arlin Fischer, 2024-09-26

works very efficiently and i am free from pop up adds from unwanted sites. I am giving this star and I want it to be improved.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Ayush Ranjan, 2024-09-13

トロイの木馬など分かりやすいウイルスは事前にブロックしてくれます。 危ないサイトの場合警告が出るので、クリックしてしまっても入る前に戻れます。 pc内臓のWindowsディフェンダーと合わせて使うといい感じだと思います。 ただ、有料ウイルス対策ソフトのように「事前ブロックをしました」と通知が出ない点が不満。
by 25 nico, 2024-09-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Defender Browser Protection requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Microsoft Defender Browser Protection has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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