A SmartScreen option will protect you from malicious websites and files. An option for potentially unwanted apps blocks downloads of suspicious or low-reputation apps. A typosquatting checker warns you if you’ve mistyped a URL, potentially leading you to a malicious site. And an enhanced security option allows you to choose a specific security mode to defend your browser from malware. To access the security options, click the ellipsis icon in the upper right, select Settings, and then click the setting for Privacy, search, and services. Scroll down until you see the section for Security. Also: Microsoft Edge adds a new security layer for browsing ‘unfamiliar’ sites
Options for tightening security in Microsoft Edge
Also: Hate Windows 11? Here’s how to make it work more like Windows 10 Also: These are the biggest cybersecurity threats: Make sure you aren’t ignoring them Basic turns on security protection for sites less visited and will work with all websites. Balanced enables security protection for sites not frequently visited and should work with most websites. Strict turns on security protection for all websites but may cause conflicts with certain sites or parts of sites. You may want to start with Balanced and see if the sites you visit still fully work. If you run into any obstacles, there are two actions you can take. Go down to the Basic level or add the website that’s not working properly as an exception by selecting the setting for Exceptions and adding its URL. Beyond tweaking these security settings, there are two actions you can take when browsing the web. Click the ellipsis icon at the top and select New InPrivate Window. This lets you open a site in InPrivate mode, which deletes your browsing information and history after you close the window, discards your download history, and stops searches in Microsoft Bing from being associated with you.
