The optional tool, called the Windows Defender SmartScreen, allows users to select various levels of protection. The tool, for example, can block a user from accessing potentially dangerous software or deliver alerts when a user has reached a potentially threatening website, according to Mr. Biersdorfer.
Earlier versions of Windows have a similar filtering system for the Internet Explorer web browser, which warns users prior to accessing potentially malicious files. Google Chrome also offers malware warnings when users visit unsafe sites.
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