Microsoft Teams will soon allow security admins to block external users from messaging or calling within Teams via integration with Defender for Office 365, enhancing security and control over external communications. The feature, rolling out in January 2026, supports managing up to 4,000 blocked domains and 200 email addresses, and aims to prevent cyberattacks like social engineering and ransomware.
Microsoft will automatically enable key messaging safety features in Teams starting January 2026 to enhance security by blocking high-risk file types, scanning URLs for malicious content, and allowing users to report false positives, with organizations able to opt out beforehand.
Cybersecurity researchers revealed four security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams that could allow attackers to impersonate colleagues, manipulate messages without detection, and exploit notifications, posing significant social engineering risks. Some issues have been patched, but the flaws highlight the importance of securing collaboration tools against trust-based attacks, especially as threat actors increasingly target enterprise communication platforms.
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that automatically updates users' work location based on Wi-Fi connection, raising privacy concerns and potential for misuse, while also facing cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data.
Microsoft Teams is planning to introduce a feature that will notify managers when employees are not in the office, raising concerns about workplace privacy and monitoring in remote work environments.
Microsoft Teams is set to introduce a feature in December 2025 that will automatically update a user's work location based on their office Wi-Fi connection, raising privacy concerns for remote workers. The feature, which can be enabled by tenant admins and is off by default, aims to verify employee presence in the office but may also lead to increased monitoring of remote workers.
Microsoft Teams will now automatically update and share employees' work location based on Wi-Fi connection, raising privacy concerns and potentially impacting employee privacy and workplace dynamics, with the feature rolling out globally in December.
Microsoft Teams will soon warn users about links flagged as malicious in private chats, enhancing security against spam, phishing, and malware, with rollout starting in September 2025 for enterprise customers.
Microsoft Teams received 26 new features in August, including multiple emoji reactions, customizable keyboard shortcuts, improved meeting setup with templates, support for custom dictionaries in Copilot, and enhanced room and desk booking options, aimed at improving user experience and administrative control.
Russian-linked cybercriminal group EncryptHub is exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Management Console via social engineering on Microsoft Teams to gain remote access, deploy malware, and steal sensitive data, highlighting the need for immediate patching and enhanced security measures.
Mercedes-Benz is launching a $60,000 luxury sedan in 2026 that features an in-car camera allowing drivers to join Microsoft Teams meetings while driving, with safety measures in place to disable video when the vehicle is in motion. The car aims to enhance in-car productivity but raises concerns about distracted driving, despite safety features and legal compliance. The update will roll out in Europe and the U.S. later this year.
The Matanbuchus malware loader is being distributed through social engineering via Microsoft Teams calls impersonating IT helpdesk, with the latest version showing advanced evasion and obfuscation techniques, making it a sophisticated threat targeting organizations.
Microsoft Teams is introducing an AI-powered interpreter feature that allows participants to speak or listen in their preferred language during meetings, with a preview available in early 2025 supporting up to nine languages. This is part of broader AI enhancements, including multilingual meeting transcription, visual content recaps, and video call quality improvements through the Teams Super Resolution feature. These updates aim to enhance communication and collaboration in Teams meetings.
Microsoft is enhancing its AI-powered Copilot in Teams with new features for meeting chats, summaries, and message composition. The improvements include combining spoken transcripts and written chats, rewriting messages, and generating new messages based on chat context. Additionally, intelligent call recap for traditional Teams calls and new hybrid meeting features are being introduced, such as automatic camera switching and speaker recognition. Microsoft is also expanding its carrier support for Teams Phone Mobile.
Microsoft Teams is set to launch a new unified app in April 2024, allowing users to seamlessly switch between personal and work accounts within the platform. The update, available for preview in Windows 11 Build 26080, aims to address the inconvenience of managing multiple account types and will also offer features such as joining meetings across accounts, improved notifications, and simultaneous launch of personal and work accounts.
