

If it finds a match, SmartScreen displays a warning that the site has been blocked for your safety. If it finds a suspicious site, SmartScreen displays a warning page advising you to continue with caution and giving you an opportunity to provide feedback to Microsoft.ĭefending against phishing and malicious sites: SmartScreen checks the sites you visit against a dynamic list of reported phishing and malicious software sites. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps you browse more safely in Microsoft Edge by:Īlerting you to suspicious web pages: As you browse the web, SmartScreen analyzes web pages and determines if they might be suspicious. When you use Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps safeguard your security against phishing and malware sites and software and helps you make informed decisions about downloads.
