Windows 10: Fake Security warnings using Microsoft Edge

I recently have been getting fake security warnings using Microsoft Edge. I posted a question about this on 3-7-2020 and got the following email screen shot message appearing to be from Microsoft. It's senders address from "Properties" was Microsoft *** Email address is removed for privacy ***. It had a phone number to call for support: ATTENTION SPAM NUMBER . I called it and a person who identified himself as a Microsoft Employee, John Davis a heavy Indian accent. He gave me his employee number, but I didn't save it. He said that Windows Defender was commonly not catching malware like those causing the popup security warnings. He wanted to sell me an advanced version of Microsoft Defender used for commercial accounts. He would personally run it one time for $100 or I could buy a lifetime version for one computer for $250. It would fix the problem. I told him I would call him back but I didn't. It was a very slick presentation. I see that telephone number has been referred to in a previous I think 2018 Microsoft Community posting : misrepresentation for Intellitech Graphics

WARNING: -- people claiming to be "microsoft support" but billing you via Intellitech Graphics - I made the mistake of giving these people access to my computer !! -- if you see the number **** --- dont trust it ...........





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security warning on edge

Hi,


Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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  Which is the default home page in Microsoft Edge?
  
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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  

I suggest you to Clear caches and cookies and check if it helps.

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  Open Microsoft EDGE.
  
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  After that click on (…) “More action” option which is visible at top right side of the browser and you will see “Settings” option.
  
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  Under “Settings” scroll down and you will see a button “Choose what to clear” under “Clear browsing data” option.
  
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  Once you click on this option you will see list of feature, Select Cached data and file.
  
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  Here you need to check the option you want to clear and click “Clear” button.
  

If the issue persist I suggest you to send us the screen shot of the Security Warning message.


Follow the steps given in the link below to provide the screenshot.

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Reply with necessary information so that we can assist you better.

Thanks and Regards.

 

Microsoft Edge TLS Security


After trying everything (not a lot of steps) listed in the Microsoft Edge support site, I did a wider search and found this very simple youtube video that fixed it immediately:

For those who prefer not to click links the steps are simple:

1. Click in the Cortana search bar next to the Win 10 Start button

2. Type internet options

3. Select internet options (control panel) from the list

4. Click on the advanced tab

5. Scroll down to the security section

6. Make sure the following are all clicked:
Use SSL 3.0
Use TLS 1.0
Use TLS 1.1
Use TLS 1.2

7. Click apply

8. Refresh the page that was giving the error and it should now connect.

Hope this helps, it was a 30 second fix after hours of pounding my head against the error with the Support site suggestions.

 

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of the fake warning on microsoft edge?

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of the fake warning on microsoft edge? I cant use it at all.

[Original title: Lisa]