About this tag
The web notifications tag on WindowsForum.com covers browser notification permissions and related security measures, with a focus on Microsoft Edge. Recent discussions highlight Microsoft's plan to automatically revoke website notification permissions when a notification leads to a page blocked by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for scams, phishing, or malware. This change, listed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, aims to protect users who have been tricked into allowing notifications from deceptive sites. The tag addresses how Edge handles notification permissions, the role of SmartScreen in blocking malicious content, and the practical impact on user security and browsing experience.
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    Microsoft Edge Will Revoke Scam Notifications After SmartScreen Blocks

    Microsoft Edge is scheduled to begin automatically revoking a website’s notification permission after one of its notifications sends a user to a page blocked by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for scams, phishing, or malware. Microsoft listed the change on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap on August 3...