Microsoft Teams in the Media
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May 2026
Here is how Efficiency Mode will work in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams' new Efficiency Mode is rolling out soon, bringing smarter resource management for low-powered hardware. <a h
Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams’ Collaboration Features to Impersonate IT Helpdesk Staff
A growing wave of vishing (voice phishing) campaigns in which threat actors abuse Microsoft Teams’ external collaboration features to impersonate IT helpdesk personnel and investigators is now turning to the Microsoft 365 Unified Audit Log (UAL) as a critical forensic data source to reconst
Microsoft Teams is getting a major redesign, here is a first look
Microsoft Teams is getting a major redesign with centered controls, safer sharing, and cu
Hackers Use Fake Microsoft Teams Downloads to Deploy ValleyRAT Malware
Hackers have been caught running a deceptive campaign that uses fake Microsoft Teams download websites to trick users into installing ValleyRAT, a remote access trojan capable of stealing data, logging keystrokes, and taking remote control of infected machines. The campaign, which first surfaced
Microsoft Teams is retiring Together mode, and I'll miss the quirky feature
Microsoft will retire Teams Together mode on June 30, removing the shared views introduced during the remote‑work boom. The company says the change will simplify meetings and reduce cognitive load.
Fake Microsoft Teams Downloads Spread ValleyRAT Malware
Hackers are actively distributing a sophisticated ValleyRAT malware variant through fake Microsoft Teams download pages, leveraging social engineering and multi-stage execution techniques to evade detection. The campaign, first observed in mid-April on the X platform, uses fraudulent domains such
Mac users say Microsoft Teams won’t stop demanding location access, and Microsoft is now blaming Apple for the undismissible pop‑ups
A macOS security update is causing Microsoft Teams to repeatedly ask for location access, sparking frustration among Mac users
Microsoft Teams won’t put everyone in a virtual room anymore — no more Together-ness
Microsoft is ending Together mode in Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Teams Is Dropping Its Unique Together Meeting Mode
The feature that places attendees together on a background is being removed on June 30.
'Goodbye Together mode, hello simplified meeting layouts': Microsoft Teams is finally ditching its virtual room views in a farewell to a proper relic of the lockdown days
It's curtains for Microsoft Teams Together Mode as the company looks to move forward in other areas.
Microsoft Teams is finally fixing its most annoying file preview problem
No more failed previews, hopefully.
Five things I hate about Microsoft Teams
Millions rely on Microsoft Teams daily, but that doesn't stop many of us from absolutely despising parts of the experien
Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording
Plus: Instructure’s Canvas ransomware debacle comes to a close, an alleged dark net market kingpin gets arrested, OpenAI workers fall victim to a supply chain attack, and more.
Microsoft Teams is ditching Together mode to focus on what actually matters — video quality
It was a cool experiment, at least.
KongTuke hackers now use Microsoft Teams for corporate breaches
Initial access broker KongTuke has moved to Microsoft Teams for social engineering attacks, taking as little as five minutes to gain persistent access to corporate networks. [...]
Microsoft Teams Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Perform Spoofing Attacks
A newly discovered security flaw in Microsoft Teams for Android could allow attackers to carry out dangerous spoofing attacks. By exploiting improperly secured files, hackers can trick users and compromise sensitive corporate information. Microsoft has rapidly issued an official security update t
Microsoft Teams Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Perform Spoofing Attacks
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in Microsoft Teams could allow attackers to spoof local devices, raising concerns for enterprises and individual users who rely on the platform for daily communications. Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-32185 on May 12, 2026, as part of its coordinated May 202
Hackers Hijack Microsoft Teams Accounts to Deliver ModeloRAT
A new wave of cyberattacks is putting Microsoft Teams users on high alert across organizations worldwide. Hackers have been found hijacking Teams accounts to impersonate IT support staff and push a dangerous piece of malware called ModeloRAT directly into corporate environments, catching many org
Iranian hackers launch ransomware campaign looking to steal details via Microsoft Teams
An espionage campaign was concealed behind a ransomware attack by a commercial actor.
Microsoft Teams for Android Allow Users to Join Third-Party Meetings via SIP
Microsoft is expanding interoperability in its mobile communication ecosystem by allowing Microsoft Teams users on Android devices to join third-party meetings via the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Recently detailed on the Microsoft 365 roadmap, this upcoming feature addresses a major enterp
Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics
Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.
Hackers Use Microsoft Teams to Steal Credentials and Manipulate MFA
Iranian APT group MuddyWater deployed Chaos ransomware as a “false flag” in a sophisticated hybrid espionage campaign targeting Western organizations, bypassing encryption in favor of data theft and long-term persistence. In early 2026, Rapid7 incident responders were called into what
MuddyWater Uses Microsoft Teams to Steal Credentials in False Flag Ransomware Attack
The Iranian state-sponsored hacking group known as MuddyWater (aka Mango Sandstorm, Seedworm, and Static Kitten) has been attributed to a ransomware attack in what has been described as a "false flag" operation. The attack, observed by Rapid7 in early 2026, has been found to leverage social engineer
Microsoft Teams on Android Now Lets Users Join External Meetings Through SIP
Microsoft is set to bridge the gap in enterprise unified communications with a highly anticipated update to its conference room hardware. Starting in June 2026, Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will officially support joining third-party external meetings through Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
Microsoft Teams is adding new safeguards to block brand impersonation calls
Microsoft is bolstering Teams security with new AI-driven alerts that flag suspicious brand impersonators. Find out how these real-time warnings wi
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon let you join Zoom and Webex calls via SIP
Microsoft is closing the feature gap between Windows and Android Teams Rooms. Here is how the new SIP-based cross-platform join works and what you
Email Bombing, Fake IT Support Calls Drive Microsoft Teams Phishing Surge
Email bombing campaigns combined with fake IT support outreach are driving a surge in sophisticated Microsoft Teams phishing attacks. The attacks typically begin with email bombing, where victims are flooded with spam messages to create confusion and urgency. Shortly after, threat actors initiate
Email Bombing and Fake IT Support Calls Fuel New Microsoft Teams Phishing Attacks
A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting employees through a combination of inbox flooding and fake IT support contacts on Microsoft Teams, tricking users into handing over remote access to their own devices. These attacks have been growing steadily since the start of 2026, and security researcher
April 2026
UK Court Weighs Microsoft Teams Bundling Against Slack
Microsoft frames Slack's
Microsoft Teams users are outraged at a new 'Unlock Premium' banner, raising questions about Microsoft's UX designs: "This seems really unprofessional"
Teams users worldwide are unhappy with a new “Unlock Premium� banner, accusing Microsoft of using misplaced upselling tactics and other poor design choices.
Microsoft Teams users are extremely angry at new banner asking them to pay
Microsoft Teams sparks backlash by surfacing “Unlock Premium” as a persistent banner, with users calling it intrusive, unremo
Microsoft Teams is making it easier to view and manage all of your downloads
The update will arrive pretty soon.
Hackers impersonate Microsoft Teams help desk to breach corporate networks
Hackers are impersonating Microsoft Teams help desk workers to trick victims into installing data-stealing malware, researchers found.
UNC6692 Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams to Deploy SNOW Malware
UNC6692 hackers exploit Microsoft Teams with fake IT alerts to deploy SNOW malware, steal credentials, and breach corporate networks in advanced attacks.
'An interesting evolution in tactics': Google security experts flag new cyber scam which abuses Microsoft Teams to steal your data
Hackers first create a problem then try to "solve it" by pretending to be IT helpdesk.
Threat actor uses Microsoft Teams to deploy new “Snow” malware
A threat group tracked as UNC6692 uses social engineering to deploy a new, custom malware suite named 'Snow' which includes a browser extension, a tunneler, and a backdoor. [...]
Crime crew impersonates help desk, abuses Microsoft Teams to steal your data
Coming in cold with custom Snow malware A previously unknown threat group using tried-and-tested social engineering tactics - Microsoft Teams chat invitations and helpdesk staff impersonation - is also using custom malware in its data-stealing attacks, according to Google's Threat Intell
Microsoft brings new 'consecutive interpretation' mode to Interpreter in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has announced an update to its Interpreter AI agent for Teams, introducing a new mode called "consecutive interpr
Hackers Impersonate IT Helpdesk Staff to Breach Firms via Microsoft Teams
A newly identified cyber threat group, UNC6692, is using a clever mix of social engineering and custom malware to infiltrate corporate networks. By impersonating IT helpdesk personnel on Microsoft Teams, these hackers trick employees into downloading a sophisticated malware suite that steals sens
Microsoft Teams Issue Blocking Users From Joining Meetings Following Edge browser update
Microsoft is actively investigating a known issue preventing some users from joining Microsoft Teams meetings on Windows devices, following a recent update to the Microsoft Edge browser. The disruption is affecting organizations, including those using NHSmail infrastructure, with reports indicati
Hackers Leverage Microsoft Teams to Breach Organizations Posing as IT Helpdesk Staff
A newly identified threat group, UNC6692, has been caught running a sophisticated multistage intrusion campaign that uses Microsoft Teams impersonation, a custom modular malware suite, and cloud infrastructure abuse to deeply penetrate enterprise networks, all without exploiting a single software
UNC6692 Impersonates IT Helpdesk via Microsoft Teams to Deploy SNOW Malware
A previously undocumented threat activity cluster known as UNC6692 has been observed leveraging social engineering tactics via Microsoft Teams to deploy a custom malware suite on compromised hosts. "As with many other intrusions in recent years, UNC6692 relied heavily on impersonating IT helpdesk em
Microsoft Teams Rolls Out Efficiency Mode to Optimize Performance on Low-End Devices
Microsoft is set to introduce Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Teams, a performance-enhancing feature designed to improve app responsiveness and meeting quality on hardware-constrained devices. The rollout begins in early May 2026 and is expected to be completed by mid-May 2026, with the feature link
Hackers Impersonate IT Help Desk on Microsoft Teams to Gain Access, Steal Data
Hackers are abusing Microsoft Teams chats to impersonate IT support, gain remote access, move laterally, and steal company data, Microsoft warns. The post Hackers Impersonate I
Fix Is Coming for This Annoying Microsoft Teams Feature
In June, Microsoft will move the Raise Hand button under Reactions to avoid 'mis-clicks' and awkward moments in meetings.
Microsoft Teams to get efficiency mode on PCs with limited resources
Microsoft is preparing to roll out a new Efficiency Mode for Microsoft Teams for systems with limited CPU and memory resources to improve app responsiveness. [...]
Microsoft Teams will soon stop you from accidentally raising hand
Microsoft is working on a redesign for its online meeting software, Teams.
“It may feel different at first”: Microsoft Teams will stop you from leaving meetings or raising your hand accidentally
Microsoft is moving the Raise Hand and Leave buttons in Teams meetings to reduce accidental clicks. The update, scheduled for June 2026, also adds a customizable meeting toolbar with pin, unpin, and reorder options.
Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising
If you've ever had the embarrassing displeasure of interrupting a Microsoft Teams meeting by accidentally hitting the "raise hand" feature, then I have some good news for you. Microsoft is redesigning its online meeting software, which will move the raise hand button from the main toolbar and allow
Microsoft Teams is redesigning its meeting toolbar to stop you from accidentally raising your hand
I'll still find a way to hit it anyway.
Microsoft Teams and Outlook are getting significant changes soon
Teams is about to feel very different with major UI changes for the toolbar and performance tweaks, while Outlook quietly adds smart Cop
Attackers Abuse Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist in New Helpdesk Impersonation Attack Chain
A new and deceptive attack campaign has emerged where threat actors are impersonating IT helpdesk personnel through Microsoft Teams to trick employees into granting remote access to their systems. What makes this campaign dangerous is how it uses trusted, everyday business tools to sidestep user
Microsoft: Teams increasingly abused in helpdesk impersonation attacks
Microsoft is warning of threat actors increasingly abusing external Microsoft Teams collaboration and relying on legitimate tools for access and lateral movement on enterprise networks. [...]
Microsoft Teams Desktop Client Faces Launch Failures After Update Triggers Caching Regression
Microsoft is actively working to resolve a service disruption that has left a subset of Teams desktop client users unable to launch the application, with the company now monitoring the rollback of the problematic update to confirm full recovery. Microsoft acknowledged the ongoing outage under inc
Attackers abuse Microsoft Teams to impersonate the IT helpdesk in a new enterprise intrusion playbook
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Microsoft Teams Right-Click Paste Broken Following Edge Browser Update
A confirmed bug in Microsoft Teams desktop client version 26072.519.4556.7438 is disabling the right-click paste option for users on Windows and macOS, with Microsoft attributing the root cause to a code regression introduced in a recent Microsoft Edge browser update. Users across organizations b
Microsoft Teams right-click paste broken by Edge update bug
Microsoft is warning that a recent Microsoft Edge browser update introduced a bug that breaks right-click paste in chats in the Microsoft Teams desktop client. [...]
Microsoft Teams cheat sheet: How to get started
If yo
Giving PowerPoint presentations over a Microsoft Teams meeting is about to get a lot easier
Less work for the presenter.
New video recap feature rolls out to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has a new option for users of Teams that provides a video-based TL:DR version of meetings. Called simply “video recap”, the optional feature creates a quick summary of meetings which can be useful as a memory refresher, or for anyone who simply was not present – or simply not paying attent
Microsoft Teams gets new feature that will be loved by many
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a promising new preview feature designed to enhance meetings, offering a glimpse into a more streamlined and intuiti
Microsoft Teams is about to fix an utterly embarrassing daily problem in meetings
Microsoft is bringing a pre-join mic test to Teams while also rolling out privacy-first Copilot recaps, giving everyday users a smoother call start and enterprises tighter control over AI meeting summaries.
Microsoft Teams is getting a crucial feature that has been surprisingly missing so far
Joining calls might finally get smoother as Microsoft adds a long-missing pre-meet
Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR Flaw in Microsoft Teams Integration Lets Attackers Access Data
Palo Alto Networks has released a high-priority security update to address a serious vulnerability in its Cortex XSOAR and Cortex XSIAM platforms. Tracked as CVE-2026-0234, this security flaw exists within the Microsoft Teams integration. If successfully exploited, it allows an unauthenticated at
"This was not opportunistic. It was precision." — How North Korean hackers used Microsoft Teams and Slack to compromise Windows PCs with an elaborate ploy
Malware ploys from bad actors are getting more elaborate, as axios maintainer Jason Saayman explains how the registry's hijacking was weeks in the making and involved a fake Teams update that delivered a trojan.
"You have to feel bad for anyone duped by such an elaborate ploy": How a fake Microsoft Teams update helped North Korean hackers compromise countless Windows PCs
More details are emerging regarding a recent axios npm supply chain hack by North Korean bad actors. The hijack was weeks in the making and involved a fake Teams update to get it started. Here's how it all went down.
Threat Actors Weaponize Fake Microsoft Teams Domains to Target Users
Threat actors associated with North Korea are deploying fake Microsoft Teams domains to conduct social engineering attacks and distribute malware. The threat group, identified as UNC1069, uses convincing meeting lures and compromised communication channels to target unsuspecting professionals. UN
Microsoft Teams finally fixes the Enter key — Here is everything else new in March 2026
The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.
Microsoft Teams to Improve Privacy With EXIF Data Removal Feature
Microsoft is rolling out a wave of privacy and security updates for Microsoft Teams, headlining with a critical new feature that automatically removes EXIF metadata from shared images. These upcoming changes are designed to protect user privacy by default, streamline biometric data management, an
March 2026
Microsoft Teams to add a faster way to build automations using slash commands
Tired of digging through menus? Microsoft is making Teams workflows much easier to discover. Learn how the new slash command shortcut will boost yo
Microsoft Teams mobile is getting a new Catch up feature to help you stay on top of chats
Microsoft is adding a "Catch up" summary to Teams on mobile. See how this new swipable card view aims to ensure you ne
Hackers Abuse Trusted Websites in New Attacks on Microsoft Teams Users
Threat actors are increasingly turning to trusted infrastructure to launch their attacks, making it harder for automated security tools to flag malicious activity. A newly identified phishing campaign highlights this growing trend by abusing compromised websites to harvest valuable corporate cred
Microsoft Teams is getting a bunch of useful features very soon
Microsoft just revealed a bunch of new Teams features landing next month, including one Windows integration users have wanted for
4 new Microsoft Teams features coming next month, including AI you'll actually use and a must-have feature for saving time
Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.
Microsoft Teams is getting more new AI features
Microsoft Teams is getting two new AI features: automatic spoken language detection and meeting video recaps. <a href="https://w
Live transcriptions with translations coming to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android soon
Microsoft is adding live transcriptions with translations to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android in the coming months. It will give a boost to accessi
Microsoft Teams Under Fire: How Hackers Use IT Impersonation to Deliver DarkGate Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Microsoft Teams users through sophisticated IT impersonation campaigns. By exploiting external access settings, attackers deliver the dange
Microsoft Teams will soon stop spamming your inbox with these emails
Good news for Teams users who want to declutter their messy professional inboxes. Microsoft is disabling automatic meeting recor
Watch out Microsoft Teams users - hackers are spreading a dangerous new phishing scam, here's what we know
Hackers are pretending to be solving a spam problem but are actually deploying backdoors.
Hackers Use Microsoft Teams to Manipulate Employees Into Allowing Remote Access
A newly discovered malware operation is targeting employees at finance and healthcare organizations by posing as internal IT support. Once inside, the attackers deploy a stealthy new tool called the A0Backdoor. Cybersecurity researchers at BlueVoyant have identified a threat group, known as Blitz
Microsoft Teams phishing targets employees with A0Backdoor malware
Hackers contacted employees at financial and healthcare organizations over Microsoft Teams to trick them into granting remote access through Quick Assist and deploy a new piece of malware called A0Backdoor. [...]
Microsoft Teams will tag third-party bots trying to join meetings
Microsoft says Teams will soon automatically tag third-party bots in lobbies, allowing organizers to control whether they can join meetings. [...]
Do you know everyone in your meeting? — Microsoft Teams is ready to boot bots out.
Malicious bots can sit in on company calls to obtain sensitive data. A new Microsoft Teams feature keeps them locked out.
How to use collaborative Loop components in Microsoft Teams chats
Loops commands can be used to make your work a lot easier, as long as you know how to do them; luckily, they're very simple to get done.
Microsoft Teams wants to make it easier to forget all your embarrassing meeting mistakes
Microsoft Teams meeting content can now be quickly deleted.
Is Microsoft Teams tracking your exact position in the office or not? The app says its new Wi-Fi location feature is built for collaboration — not employee surveillance
Microsoft has recently clarified its Teams Wi‑Fi location feature, addressing employee monitoring amid privacy concerns.
The Quiet Death of the Desk Phone: How Microsoft Teams Is Reshaping Enterprise Communications
Enterprises are rapidly abandoning traditional desk phones in favor of Microsoft Teams Phone, driven by cost savings, workforce mobility demands, and the appeal of consolidating all
AI-driven hacking uses booking.com and Microsoft Teams in vibe coding and “flat pack” malware campaigns - Cybernews
AI-driven hacking uses booking.com and Micro
I Almost Got Hacked on a Microsoft Teams Call — Here’s How the Scam Works
Let me tell you how I came within steps of becoming a victim in an elaborate social engineering scheme designed to exploit something so routine and apparently harmless as a Microsoft Teams call earlier today.  For most of the interaction, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.  Someone who I
Microsoft Teams just got a simple new feature that I absolutely love
A small Teams change just made a big difference for remote work, and many users will wonder how they managed before. <a href="http
February 2026
Microsoft Teams has benefited from a slew of February updates
There is a lot to dislike about Microsoft Teams, but Microsoft is continuing to make significant changes and additions that may just start to pull the software in a direction that is more pleasing to you. This month, Microsoft has made numerous developments, and has shared details in a monthly blog
Slack vs. Microsoft Teams vs. Discord: Which Collaboration App Fits Your Remote Team?
Compare Slack vs Teams vs Discord to find the best collaboration app for your remote team. Discover features, pricing, and strengths in this detailed comparison.
Microsoft Teams finally copied this basic WhatsApp feature — but it still beat Slack to the punch
Microsoft Teams adds multi-message forwarding, beating Slack to a long-requested feature that has been a staple of WhatsApp for years.
Microsoft Defender Enhances Security with URL Click Alerts for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is expanding its threat detection capabilities by extending Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO) URL click alerting into Microsoft Teams. This critical update allows security teams to detect, investigate, and respond to potentially malicious link clicks within Teams messages, expandi
Microsoft Teams’ new Wi‑Fi tracking tool feels way too invasive, and people are right to be uneasy — “There must be a team at Microsoft tasked with making Teams worse”
Microsoft Teams’ new Wi‑Fi location tracking feature is raising privacy concerns, with users debating whether it’s useful or simply invasive.
Microsoft Teams Adds Express Voice Enrollment in April
Microsoft has annou
Microsoft Teams to launch express voice enrollment for easier voice isolation in meetings
Starting April, Teams users can enroll voice profiles just by speaking in meetings. Here is how admins can manage the PassiveVoiceEnroll rollout. <
Microsoft Teams is about to bug you for a default mobile browser to handle external links — guess which one it suggests?
Microsoft Teams is about to introduce a mobile browser selector, but it might be just another way to push Edge as the default.
Microsoft Teams web users get new consolidated device settings hub
Microsoft is overhauling Teams web settings this month. Update your manuals now to avoid support issues with the new audio and video hub. <a href="
Microsoft Teams outage affects users in United States, Europe
Microsoft is working to resolve an ongoing outage affecting Microsoft Teams users, causing delays and preventing some from accessing the service. [...]
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