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Teams adds brand-impersonation warnings for external calls
technology1 month ago

Teams adds brand-impersonation warnings for external calls

Microsoft will roll out Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Calling, automatically warning users on first-time external calls that try to impersonate trusted brands. Enabled by default in the targeted release mid-February, the feature lets users accept, block, or end flagged calls, with alerts possibly persisting during a conversation. It aims to curb social-engineering attacks and complements other security updates; no admin action is required for activation, though IT should update training materials.

Microsoft outage hits Outlook and Teams as investigators probe network issues
technology1 month ago

Microsoft outage hits Outlook and Teams as investigators probe network issues

Microsoft 365 services including Outlook, Teams and other apps experienced a widespread outage after thousands reported issues on Downdetector; Microsoft said it was investigating and cited a possible third‑party networking issue. By about 18:44 UTC the company said the incident was resolved and the service environment remained healthy, though a small number of users continued to report sign‑in or access problems (with some Xbox app/store issues on iPad).

Microsoft Teams to Implement Enhanced Security Features and External User Controls by January 2026
technology2 months ago

Microsoft Teams to Implement Enhanced Security Features and External User Controls by January 2026

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 Teams Vulnerabilities Enable Impersonation, Message Tampering, and Data Theft
technology3 months ago

Microsoft Teams Vulnerabilities Enable Impersonation, Message Tampering, and Data Theft

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 to Begin Reporting Employee Office Attendance to Employers
technology4 months ago

Microsoft Teams to Begin Reporting Employee Office Attendance to Employers

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.

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Microsoft Teams Integration for Cars
technology7 months ago

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Microsoft Teams Integration for Cars

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.

Microsoft Teams Unveils AI-Powered Multilingual Voice Cloning for Meetings
technology1 year ago

Microsoft Teams Unveils AI-Powered Multilingual Voice Cloning for Meetings

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.