Have you ever visited a website that tried to install unwanted programs or even malware to your computer? Or maybe you received an email or visited a site that contained misleading content that tried to scam you in some way. Have you ever wondered how you can report these suspicious sites and content to someone so that other users are less likely to be affected? In case you were wondering, you can report this information to Microsoft.

Microsoft uses these reports to help protect you and other users from malicious content. After being verified, this information is used by the SmartScreen Filter in Internet Explorer and Hotmail to:

• Block sites that are considered to be unsafe
• Filter phishing email from your inbox
• Warn you about high-risk downloads
• Help prevent  potentially harmful software from compromising your computer

To help other users avoid malicious content and report a website or email you believe to be suspicious:

• In Internet Explorer, while you are on the suspicious website, click the gear icon and then point to Safety. Click Report unsafe website. 
  
  

• In Hotmail, if you receive a suspicious message, click the check box next to the message. Click Mark as then select Phishing scam.

You can find more information on reporting suspicious websites or email here.