You can report a site as unsafe in Microsoft Edge. What if SmartScreen does not warn me about a site I visit, but it is unsafe? You can report a site as safe in Microsoft Edge.įrom the warning page, select More information > Report that this site doesn't contain threats to go to the Microsoft feedback site, and follow the instructions. What if SmartScreen warns me about a site I visit, but it's not unsafe?

SmartScreen also checks your downloaded files against a list of well-known and popular downloads by Microsoft Edge users and warns you if your download is not on this list.

If it finds a match, SmartScreen warns you that the download has been blocked for your safety. Screening downloads: SmartScreen checks your downloads against a list of reported malicious software sites and programs known to be unsafe. 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.

Smartscreen edge