Available not only for Windows, but also for macOS and Linux, the Microsoft Edge web browser has been updated this week with some new features. With the latest update, Microsoft Edge users can now enable a new enhanced security mode that makes browsing on unknown websites more secure.
Earlier this year, Microsoft Edge 98 introduced new security options that provide an “extra layer of protection” for users. These options disable JIT or JIT compilation so that websites and web applications cannot compile code on the fly. Although several websites use JIT to improve web browsing performance, this technology can be used for malicious purposes.
By disabling JIT, the vast majority of websites will no longer work properly. That’s why Microsoft Edge 104 adds a new “Basic” level to Advanced Security Mode. As explained by the XDA developers (via Tecnoblog), with the Basic Enhanced Security Mode level enabled, the security measures only take effect when the user visits an unknown website.
As a result, users will still be able to browse most websites (at least the most popular ones) without any problems. Microsoft Edge will only disable JIT and other features for unpopular or infrequently visited websites by the user.
With this option, Microsoft Edge will apply additional protection to less visited sites. This feature saves the user interface for the most popular sites on the Internet.
By default, Enhanced Security Mode is disabled. You can turn it on by going to your privacy, search, and services settings in Microsoft Edge. Optionally, you can type “edge://settings/privacy” into the address bar. Users can choose between basic, balanced and limited levels (the last two will affect more websites).
Apple is working on a similar feature
Apple is also working on a similar feature to improve web browsing security by disabling JIT and other web features. However, at least for now, these options cannot be enabled by users individually as they are part of a new lockdown mode that helps users protect themselves from targeted cyberattacks by disabling several device features.
New way to import data from Chrome to Edge
Another new feature added in Microsoft Edge 104 is an option that makes it easy to import data from Google Chrome to Edge even if you don’t have Chrome installed on your computer. All you need to do is sign in with your Google account so that Microsoft Edge can download all your data from the cloud.
You can download the latest version of Microsoft Edge for your computer from the Microsoft website. It is worth noting that the mobile version of Microsoft Edge for iOS is also available in the App Store.
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