What is Windows Defender SmartScreen and how does it protect against phishing and malicious websites?

[ProfRon]

Windows Defender SmartScreen is this built-in thing in your Windows setup. It watches out for shady stuff online. You click a link, and it jumps in to check if it's legit.

I remember once it stopped me from downloading some sketchy app. It popped up a warning that screamed "don't do it." That saved my bacon.

Phishing sites trick you into spilling passwords or card details. SmartScreen spots those fakes by comparing them to known bad ones. It blocks the page before you even load it.

Malicious websites push viruses or steal your info. This tool scans URLs in real-time against Microsoft's huge list of threats. If something smells off, it halts everything.

You might see a red screen saying the site's unsafe. Just close it and move on. I always trust that nudge from SmartScreen.

It also checks files you download. Say you grab something from email. It verifies if it's tampered or from a dodgy source.

I use it daily without thinking. Keeps my browsing chill and secure. You should too, it's effortless.

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