Configure Microsoft Edge scareware blocker to block sites detected as potential tech scams

Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 142, Windows 7 or later

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\Recommended

HKCU Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\Recommended

Value name: ScarewareBlockerBlocksDetectedSitesEnabled

Enabled: ScarewareBlockerBlocksDetectedSitesEnabled = 1

Disabled: ScarewareBlockerBlocksDetectedSitesEnabled = 0

Description

This policy controls whether Microsoft Edge blocks sites that are detected as potential tech scams. This policy only takes effect if ScarewareBlockerProtectionEnabled is enabled. If you enable or don't configure this policy, Microsoft Edge blocks sites detected as potential tech scams. If you disable this policy, Microsoft Edge doesn't block sites detected as potential tech scams.