Microsoft Windows Defender Browser Protection released for Chrome

Microsoft today has launched the Windows Defender antivirus scanner for Chrome. It is a Chrome extension that includes a list of malicious URLs that will be blocked in Chrome. If the malicious link matches one on the list, Windows Defender Browser Protection will show a red warning screen letting you know that the web page you are about to visit is known to be harmful, giving you a clear path back to safety with one click. The main goal of this extension is to block malware from entering into PCs from malicious sites and prevent phishing emails from being successful. Google already provides its own security protections against malicious links within Chrome. While the Microsoft's extension acts as an extra layer of protection. The company claims that its Windows Defender protection against phishing is 99% efficient, compared to 70% for Firefox. It is a welcome addition to any case if you are overprotective. The Microsoft's Windows Defender antivirus scanner for Chrome is free to download and you can download it from the Chrome Web Store. Via