DuckDuckGo Browser’s Scam Blocker to Guard Against Phishing and Malware Sites

DuckDuckGo has rolled out an advanced update to its browser’s built-in Scam Blocker, a robust security feature designed to shield users from a wide array of online threats, including phishing sites, malware, and sophisticated scams.

Now integrated into the DuckDuckGo browser for both desktop and mobile platforms, Scam Blocker offers protection by default, requiring no user account or signup.

Enhanced Protection Against Evolving Online Threats

Unlike mainstream browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, which rely on Google’s Safe Browsing Service and transmit browsing data in real time, DuckDuckGo has engineered its own privacy-first solution.

Partnering with Netcraft, an independent cybersecurity firm, the browser leverages a constantly updated database of malicious URLs without sharing user data with third parties.

For Privacy Pro subscribers, full-device protection extends across all browsers via DuckDuckGo’s VPN, ensuring comprehensive security.

With online fraud costing consumers $12.5 ...