How does Windows Defender SmartScreen block malicious websites?

[ProfRon]

You know how Windows Defender SmartScreen keeps an eye out in Edge and Internet Explorer? It scans URLs before you even click through. I like that it pings Microsoft's big list of shady spots. If something matches a bad vibe, it throws up a wall. You see a warning pop, right? That stops you from landing in trouble. It checks downloads too, sniffing for sketchy files. I remember once it nabbed a dodgy link I almost chased. Pretty slick how it learns from crowdsourced reports. You stay safe without lifting a finger. It updates quietly in the background. No big fuss, just quiet protection.

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