What is Microsoft Defender Browser Protection?
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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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- Works efficiently and blocks unwanted pop-up ads.
- Provides real-time protection against known threats.
- Adds a layer of security to browsing activities.
- Overly aggressive blocking of safe websites.
- Difficulty disabling or uninstalling the extension.
- Users report false positives, flagging safe sites as unsafe.
- Issues with blocking legitimate websites.
- Problems with disabling the extension.
- Mixed effectiveness in protecting against threats.
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Microsoft Defender Browser Protection requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
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Microsoft Defender Browser Protection has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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