How to Fix "This site has been reported as unsafe" in Microsoft Edge

While Google Chrome has Safe Browsing, Microsoft Edge and Windows use Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. If your website gets hacked, Windows users will be greeted with a massive red screen warning: "This site has been reported as unsafe."

This warning effectively blocks millions of Windows PC users from accessing your website, as it warns them that the site contains phishing threats or malicious software.

What Triggers the "Reported as unsafe" Warning?

When you see "This site has been reported as unsafe," it means Microsoft's security algorithms or user reports have flagged your domain. This happens when:

• Your website is distributing malware (often without your knowledge).
• Hackers have injected spam links into your WordPress database.
• Your site is hosting deceptive phishing forms.

3 Steps to Fix the Warning

Step 1: Eradicate the Malware

Microsoft will not remove the red screen until your site is spotless. Do not attempt to guess where the malware is hidden. Instead, use a professional-grade scanner like Nexura Security.

Nexura Security will deep-scan your WordPress core, themes, and plugins to root out the exact files triggering the SmartScreen block.

Step 2: Report the Site as Safe

Once you have used Nexura Security to clean the infection:

1. Visit your website in Microsoft Edge until you see the red warning.
2. Click on More information.
3. Click on Report that this site does not contain threats.
4. Fill out the Microsoft form explaining that you are the site owner and have successfully removed the malware using professional security software.

Step 3: Prevent Future Blacklisting

Getting blacklisted by Microsoft Defender destroys your reputation. Don't let hackers ruin your hard work. Install the Nexura Security Web Application Firewall (WAF) to actively block malicious bots, brute-force login attempts, and SQL injections before they can compromise your site.

Join thousands of smart website owners who trust Nexura Security to keep their sites off the "Reported as unsafe" list!