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Users must not be allowed to ignore SmartScreen filter warnings for malicious websites in Microsoft Edge.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63699 | WN10-CC-000230 | SV-78189r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The SmartScreen filter in Microsoft Edge provides warning messages and blocks potentially malicious websites and file downloads. If users are allowed to ignore warnings from the SmartScreen filter they could still access malicious websites. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-69627r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Don't allow SmartScreen Filter warning overrides" to "Enabled". |