The Internet is full of websites that are phishing for your private information or contain malicious code that can jeopardize the security of your PC. Using a safety feature built in to IE9, you can inform Microsoft when you think you’ve found an unsafe website. Learn how to report unsafe websites to Microsoft in Internet Explorer 9.
There are two major threats when it comes to websites. The first threat is a phishing scam that attempts to get visitors to reveal personal information. This information often forms the basis for identity theft and other crimes. The second threat is malicious code that executes on your PC and introduces viruses and other malware to your computer.
If you think you’ve encountered either threat, you can inform Microsoft. The company then adds the website to its growing database of suspicious sites. When it gets enough complaints about a website, the site is flagged as a potential security threat. When other users attempt to access the site, they are warned that the site may be a threat to personal or PC safety. By reporting suspicious websites, you are doing your part to make the Internet safer for everyone.
Why Report Unsafe Websites to Microsoft?
Although a number of active and passive safety devices are available to keep your PC secure, nothing is more powerful in keeping everyone’s PC safe than active participation by a community of computers users. Recently, Microsoft began harnessing the power IE end-users to help report websites that appear unsafe.There are two major threats when it comes to websites. The first threat is a phishing scam that attempts to get visitors to reveal personal information. This information often forms the basis for identity theft and other crimes. The second threat is malicious code that executes on your PC and introduces viruses and other malware to your computer.
If you think you’ve encountered either threat, you can inform Microsoft. The company then adds the website to its growing database of suspicious sites. When it gets enough complaints about a website, the site is flagged as a potential security threat. When other users attempt to access the site, they are warned that the site may be a threat to personal or PC safety. By reporting suspicious websites, you are doing your part to make the Internet safer for everyone.
