If you have enabled Scareware Blocker for Microsoft Edge, users accessing Hoxhunt training packages may be greeted with the following block message:
This site looks suspicious
We suggest avoiding this page. We've blocked it to keep you safe from scams. Would you like to close the page?
This is an unintentional and false interpretation by the AI model of Scareware Blocker. Learn more about Scareware Blocker here.
Users can choose to continue to the page and give feedback to Microsoft to help improve the feature.
How to exclude Hoxhunt from Scareware Blocker
Follow the instructions in this MS article: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-browser-policies/scarewareblockerallowlistdomains
Frequently asked questions
Can I check if Scareware Blocker is enabled on my device?
Yes. To quickly and easily check if it is enabled, visit Edge Settings ellipses icon > Privacy, search, and services > Security and ensure that Scareware blocker is enabled.
What happens if a website is incorrectly classified as scareware?
If a website is mistakenly flagged, you're still in control. You can choose to continue to the page and give feedback to Microsoft to help improve the feature.
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