

Checking downloaded files against a list of reported malicious software sites and programs known to be unsafe.Microsoft Defender SmartScreen determines whether a downloaded app or app installer is potentially malicious by: If it finds a match, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen shows a warning to let the user know that the site might be malicious. Checking the visited sites against a dynamic list of reported phishing sites and malicious software sites.If Microsoft Defender SmartScreen determines that a page is suspicious, it will show a warning page to advise caution.

Analyzing visited webpages looking for indications of suspicious behavior.The Microsoft Defender SmartScreen determines whether a site is potentially malicious by: How does Microsoft Defender SmartScreen work?

It also determines whether a downloaded app from Internet is potentially malicious or safe.It determines if the sites visited by user is potentially malicious or safe.There are two important functions that Microsoft Defender SmartScreen does: When you turn on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, it helps to protect users if they try to visit sites previously reported as phishing or malware websites, or if a user tries to download potentially malicious files. The profile can be applied to both Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers.

To configure the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen settings, we will use the Intune Settings Catalog. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen works well with Intune, Group Policy, and mobile device management (MDM) settings to help you manage your organization’s computer settings.īased on how you set up Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, you can show employees a warning page and let them continue to the site, or you can block the site entirely. When you enable the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, it blocks the downloads of the low-reputation apps that might cause unexpected behaviors and even malicious sites for users. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files.īy configuring the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Intune (MEM), you can protect against potentially malicious files and websites on computers. In this article, you’ll learn how to configure Microsoft Defender SmartScreen using Intune.
