Microsoft Malware Protection Center will begin detecting all software containing search protection functions and classifying it as malicious. Microsoft is encouraging developers to remove any search protection code from their software, warning that a failure to do so will result in malicious detection. The tech giant began blocking programs that prevent or limit users from viewing or modifying browser features or settings late last year. Starting June 1, Microsoft will take the next step, detecting software that prevents users from changing default search engines and home pages. Microsoft will also move to classify as malicious programs that attempt to circumvent consent dialogue boxes on June 1.
Source: https://threatpost.com/microsoft-to-detect-search-protection-code-as-malware/113027/