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October 2026

GBHackers

Microsoft Teams Adds New Security Feature to Detect Malicious QR Codes in Messages

Microsoft is enhancing Teams security with a new feature that detects malicious URLs hidden in QR codes and alerts recipients after they receive messages. This improvement extends the protections offered by Microsoft Defender for Office 365, combining message alerts with additional investigative

Oct 12, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams to Warn Users About Malicious Links Hidden in QR Codes

Microsoft is extending Teams security to detect malicious links hidden inside QR codes and warn users after a message has been delivered. The update adds QR code checks to existing Microsoft Defender for Office 365 protections, giving users clearer warnings and security teams more data to investi

Oct 10, 2026
eSecurity Planet

Microsoft Teams Is Getting a New Way to Spot Deepfake Impostors

Microsoft Teams plans to add third-party deepfake detection for meetings in November 2026. Learn how the warnings could help organizations spot AI impostors.

Oct 9, 2026
scworld.com

Microsoft Teams to integrate third-party deepfake detection and impersonation protection

In a report by Bleeping Computer, Microsoft is enhancing security for Teams meetings by introducing support for third-party deepfake detection solutions and an integrated impersonation protection feature.

Oct 9, 2026
TechRadar Tech Media

Microsoft Teams will soon be able to spot third-party deepfakes on your morning meeting

Teams attacks are decreasing, but they're still a problem, so Microsoft is working on two new features to iron out impersonation.

Oct 9, 2026
GBHackers

Microsoft Teams to Introduce Deepfake Detection to Identify AI-Generated Audio and Video in Meetings

Microsoft Teams will support third-party detection of synthetic audio and video, allowing organizations to identify potentially AI-generated or manipulated media during meetings. Microsoft’s roadmap indicates this new capability is in development and scheduled to roll out in November 2026.

Oct 9, 2026
TechRadar Tech Media

Microsoft teams with Nvidia to take on Apple MacBook Pro to win hearts and minds of the creative and AI market with new Surface Laptop Ultra

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra combines Nvidia RTX Spark hardware, up to 128GB of RAM, and professional software support, while lacking high-speed Nvidia connectivity.

Oct 8, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams Adds Synthetic Audio and Video Detection to Fight Deepfake Meeting Attacks

Microsoft Teams is preparing to support synthetic audio and video detection to help organizations spot deepfake attacks. The feature will connect Teams with certified third-party providers that check meeting media for signs of manipulation. Microsoft lists the update as in development, with rollo

Oct 8, 2026
Beta News

Microsoft Teams will soon support third-party deepfake protection

Microsoft will soon boost the security of Teams meetings by introducing support for third-party deepfake protections. The move is part of a drive to help to keep users safe from the problem of AI-generated audio and video in meetings. By allowing the use of third-party solutions, Microsoft is helpin

Oct 8, 2026
BleepingComputer

Microsoft Teams to get support for third-party deepfake detection tools

Microsoft will soon introduce support for third-party deepfake detection solutions and impersonation protection in Teams meetings. [...]

Oct 8, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Hackers Registered New Domain with Exact Microsoft Teams Interface to Steal Logins

A newly registered website is copying the Microsoft Teams login page and full user interface, raising concerns about a phishing attempt aimed at stealing work account credentials. The domain, teams-online[.]com, uses the name of the widely used meeting platform to make a fake site look like a nor

Oct 8, 2026
DigitalTrends

Microsoft Teams is adding a safeguard against deepfake imposters in meetings

Teams will soon let certified third-party services analyze meeting audio and video for signs of manipulation and pass those warnings back to organizers.

Oct 5, 2026
Neowin

Microsoft Teams is getting a feature that is crucial in this AI era

Teams is getting a new AI-era security upgrade, but Microsoft is leaving the actual deepfake detection to specialized thir

Oct 3, 2026
Gizmodo Tech Media

European Commission Staff Really Dislike Their ‘Sovereign’ Alternative to Microsoft Teams: Report

The EU executive branch implemented a non-US-made backup to Teams. One staffer called it "absolute sh*t".

Oct 3, 2026
Cybernews

European Commission's Microsoft Teams alternative blasted by officials

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Oct 2, 2026
Android Authority

Google Meet and Microsoft Teams just got better at working together

Your meeting room no longer has to pick a side.

Oct 2, 2026

September 2026

Windows Central

Microsoft Teams is losing its Copilot chat list shortcut next month

Microsoft Teams will remove the Copilot shortcut from its chat list next month to steer users toward the full-featured app bar.

Sep 28, 2026
Windows Central

Microsoft Teams can now automatically block unwanted bots from meetings

Microsoft has rolled out a Teams feature that automatically blocks identified external bots before they can enter meetings.

Sep 25, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Hackers Impersonate IT Help Desk on Microsoft Teams to Steal Windows Passwords

Hackers are abusing Microsoft Teams chats to impersonate IT help desk staff, trick employees into installing malware or granting remote access, and steal Windows passwords through a fake lock screen. The attacks don’t require a software vulnerability they rely on an employee trusting a conv

Sep 22, 2026
scworld.com

Microsoft Teams to allow admins to customize weaponizable file protection

The upcoming update to Weaponizable File Protection in Microsoft Teams will grant administrators the ability to manually adjust which file types are blocked within the platform.

Sep 21, 2026
Vercel Blog

Vercel Connect now supports Microsoft Teams

Vercel Connect now includes a managed connector for Microsoft Teams . Creating one gives your organization a Teams bot that your apps and agents run. People can @mention it in channels or message

Sep 21, 2026
GBHackers

Hackers Abuse Microsoft Teams to Pose as IT Support and Steal Employee Passwords

Threat actors are increasingly abusing Microsoft Teams’ external chat capabilities to impersonate corporate IT help desks. They trick employees into installing malware, granting remote access, and stealing Windows credentials. These attacks exploit a simple vulnerability: employees tend to

Sep 21, 2026
BleepingComputer

Microsoft Teams will let admins block custom file extensions

Microsoft Teams will soon let administrators tweak the list of file extensions commonly associated with security threats to meet their company's security requirements. [...]

Sep 18, 2026
Windows Central

Microsoft Teams will soon support two people sharing screens at once

Microsoft Teams will soon support simultaneous screen sharing, making side-by-side comparison and multi-presenter meetings better.

Sep 18, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Hackers Use Blob URLs and Microsoft Teams to Create Phishing Pages Inside Victims’ Browsers

A new phishing campaign is moving fake login pages into victims’ browsers. Rather than sending people to a malicious website, its operators use browser-generated blob URLs to assemble the page in local memory, leaving less for security tools to inspect before it appears. The operation starts with

Sep 10, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams for Android Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Information

Microsoft has released a security update for CVE-2026-65812, a vulnerability in Microsoft Teams for Android that could allow an authorized attacker to disclose sensitive information, including user credentials. Microsoft published the flaw on September 8, 2026, and rates it as Important. The issu

Sep 9, 2026
GBHackers

Hackers Impersonate IT Support on Microsoft Teams to Take Control of Employee PCs

A human-operated intrusion campaign in which attackers abuse Microsoft Teams external collaboration to impersonate internal IT or helpdesk staff, persuade employees to grant remote control of their PCs, and then move toward critical enterprise infrastructure. The campaign does not exploit a Micro

Sep 8, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams Desktop Client Fails to Load on Windows System – Microsoft Investigating

Microsoft is investigating an ongoing issue causing some Windows users to face significant delays or outright failures when launching the Microsoft Teams desktop client. The company acknowledged the problem, tracked internally as TM1466820, and confirmed it remains unresolved as engineers continu

Sep 5, 2026
GBHackers

Microsoft Teams Adds QR Code Protection to Block Phishing and Fraud

Microsoft is developing a new security feature for Teams messaging that will obscure QR codes sent by external users. This measure aims to help organizations reduce phishing and fraud risks associated with malicious QR code campaigns. Listed under Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 570439, this feature is

Sep 4, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams to Add QR Code Protection in Teams Messaging

Microsoft Teams is preparing to introduce new QR code protection controls designed to reduce phishing and fraud risks in chats involving external users. The feature, currently listed as “In Development” on the Microsoft 365 roadmap, will automatically obscure images containing QR codes when they

Sep 4, 2026
Help Net Security

Microsoft Teams is about to make QR code phishing much harder

Microsoft is preparing a new feature for Teams users that will help them stay safe from QR code phishing. Teams will automatically hide QR codes sent by people outside the organization. Users will need to reveal the image first before they can view or scan it. It’s currently in development,

Sep 4, 2026
WebProNews

Microsoft Teams Becomes Prime Hunting Ground as IT Impersonators Turn Remote Support Into Full Network Takeover

Attackers impersonate IT staff on Microsoft Teams to gain remote access via Quick Assist and legitimate tools, then expand control across networks using living-off-the-land techniqu

Sep 3, 2026
scworld.com

New 'Spring Ring' operation uses vishing via Microsoft Teams

The "Spring Ring" operation, observed between January and April, illustrates a shift from traditional email phishing to attacks leveraging trusted enterprise collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams.

Sep 3, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams, Outlook Crashes Following August 2026 Updates on ARM-Based Devices

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue causing Microsoft Teams and the new Outlook for Windows to crash or fail to launch on ARM-based PCs after installing security updates released on or after August 11, 2026. The problem traces back to the KB5121003 update, part of Microsoft’s August 2026

Sep 3, 2026
BleepingComputer

Microsoft Teams, Outlook fail to launch on ARM-based Windows PCs

Microsoft is working to fix a known issue that causes crashes and launch failures for Microsoft Teams and New Outlook users after installing updates released since the August 2026 Patch Tuesday. [...]

Sep 3, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Hackers Pose as IT Support on Microsoft Teams to Take Remote Control of Windows PCs

Cybercriminals are posing as IT technicians on Microsoft Teams and persuading employees to hand over control of their Windows computers. The campaign turns a familiar support conversation into a direct path for installing malware, leaving the intruder able to work on the victim’s device as

Sep 2, 2026
Socket.dev

Microsoft Teams Notifications Are Now Available in Socket

Socket can now send alerts and supply chain attack notifications to Microsoft Teams, with filters that route the right updates to each channel.

Sep 1, 2026
Help Net Security

Vishing campaign abuses Microsoft Teams to give attackers a foothold in company networks

A coordinated voice-phishing (vishing) campaign, named Spring Ring, used fake IT support accounts on Microsoft Teams to trick employees into installing malware or granting remote access to their computers, according to Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence team. The campaign ran

Sep 1, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Hackers Weaponize Microsoft Teams Help Desk Calls for Malware and Network Lateral Movement

Attackers are turning Microsoft Teams help desk calls into an entry point for malware and network compromise. A campaign tracked as Spring Ring used external accounts that resembled internal IT support to chat with employees, then call them and press for remote access or software execution. The a

Sep 1, 2026
GBHackers

Hackers Pose as IT Support on Microsoft Teams to Target More Than 150 Employees

A coordinated social-engineering campaign dubbed Spring Ring used external Microsoft Teams accounts to impersonate corporate IT help desk staff and target more than 150 employees across at least 10 organizations between January and April 2026. The operation demonstrates how attackers are shifting

Sep 1, 2026

August 2026

Wired Major Publication

Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China

Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints.

Aug 28, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams Outage Largely Mitigated After Users Lost Access to Multiple Features

Microsoft confirmed early Wednesday that customers may have been unable to use multiple Microsoft Teams features, then said its monitoring showed the problem was largely under control. The latest customer note, posted at 7:26 a.m. IST on August 26, 2026, said the company would continue monitoring

Aug 26, 2026
TechRepublic Tech Media

Microsoft Teams’ New Policy Lets Admins Automatically Block Meeting Bots

Microsoft Teams is adding a policy that lets IT admins automatically block detected external meeting bots instead of relying on organizer approval. The post Microsoft Teams’ New Policy Lets Adm

Aug 25, 2026
Cybersecurity News

SynkLoader Mimic as IT Support Personnel Attacking Users Via Microsoft Teams

SynkLoader is using Microsoft Teams conversations to turn routine IT support requests into a route for malware delivery. The campaign relies on impersonation rather than a software flaw, placing the decision to install a supposed fix directly in front of an employee. Attackers contact targets thr

Aug 25, 2026
TechRadar Tech Media

Microsoft Teams administrators finally get the option to block external bots from meetings

Teams admins can soon choose to automatically block external bots to prevent any unwanted access, but watch out.

Aug 25, 2026
WebProNews

New Malware Impersonates IT Helpdesk in Microsoft Teams Attacks

A new malware campaign targets Microsoft Teams users by impersonating internal IT helpdesk staff, using social engineering to trick employees into downloading malicious files. These

Aug 25, 2026
WebProNews

New Malware Impersonates IT Helpdesk in Microsoft Teams Attacks

A new malware campaign targets Microsoft Teams users by impersonating internal IT helpdesk staff, using social engineering to trick employees into downloading malicious files. These attacks exploit trust in familiar platforms, harvest credentials, and risk compromising entire corporate networks. Org

Aug 25, 2026
BleepingComputer

Microsoft Teams now lets admins block external bots from meetings

Microsoft is rolling out a new Teams meeting protection policy that allows administrators to automatically block all identified external bots from joining Teams meetings. [...]

Aug 24, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams Phishing Deploys New SynkLoader Malware to Steal Windows Passwords

Microsoft Teams phishing is again being used as a doorway to deliver a malware family called SynkLoader. The campaign relies on a familiar social-engineering trick: an attacker poses as an IT helpdesk worker and persuades an employee to install what appears to be a useful fix. It deploys a layere

Aug 24, 2026
Neowin

GitHub Copilot can now write and deploy code based on your Microsoft Teams chat

GitHub Copilot is moving deeper into Microsoft Teams, promising to change how developers turn conversations into

Aug 21, 2026
TechRadar Tech Media

Good news — you can now properly swear on Microsoft Teams calls...unless you work for the government

Microsoft Teams changes its rules on censoring profanity in captions - unless you're a government worker.

Aug 19, 2026
Tom's Hardware Tech Media

Google buys Spirit Airlines data for AI training for just $10 million — purchase includes hundreds of millions of emails, Microsoft Teams chats, billions of flight pricing records, and anonymized passenger records

A U.S. bankruptcy court auctioned off Spirit Airlines' treasure trove of data, with Google making the winning bid. The tech giant is paying $10 million for various information, including hundreds of millions of emails and Microsoft Teams conversations, and billions of flight pricing data and transac

Aug 18, 2026
WebProNews

Microsoft Teams Profile Badges Arrive: Recognition or Uncomfortable Spotlight?

Microsoft Teams will display awards and certification badges on profile cards starting September 2026, creating consistency with Outlook. The feature lets users showcase achievement

Aug 11, 2026
TechRadar Tech Media

Microsoft Teams will now let you really show off how good you are at your job — but it might make your co-workers cringe

Show off all your awards and certifications in Microsoft Teams, should you really want to.

Aug 11, 2026
zuddl.com

August Product Pulse: Zuddl agent for Slack and Microsoft Teams | Zuddl Blog

The Zuddl agent handles attendee lookups and registration approvals in Slack and Microsoft Teams. Plus badge calibration, presenter mode, bulk printing, and email tracking controls.

Aug 11, 2026
Windows Central

Microsoft Teams just added an app to help you skip meetings

Microsoft's July 2026 Teams update introduces a dedicated Recap app for meeting summaries, transcripts, and recordings.

Aug 3, 2026
Neowin

Microsoft Teams new meeting interface is rolling out soon, here is what you need to know

Microsoft is changing how Teams meetings work, and some familiar controls are moving. Here's what to expect

Aug 2, 2026

July 2026

BleepingComputer

Microsoft Teams vishing attacks lead to Chaos ransomware attacks

Threat actors are impersonating IT support staff in Microsoft Teams calls to gain remote access to corporate devices and deploy Chaos ransomware in attacks targeting North American organizations. [...]

Jul 30, 2026
GBHackers

Hackers Pose as IT Helpdesk on Microsoft Teams to Deploy Chaos Ransomware

Hackers are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls and fake IT helpdesk personas to gain remote access to corporate endpoints, drop a custom post‑exploitation toolchain, and, in multiple cases rapidly pivot to Chaos ransomware deployment across North American organizations. Nearly 95% of observed in

Jul 30, 2026
Cybersecurity News

A Two-Minute Microsoft Teams Call Could End With Your Network Encrypted With Ransomware

A short Microsoft Teams call can now become the first step in a ransomware attack. Attackers posing as IT support staff are persuading employees to grant remote access, then using that foothold to spread through networks and deploy Chaos ransomware. The campaign, tracked as STAC4749, targeted doz

Jul 30, 2026
XDA Developers

Microsoft Teams' upcoming update will make clicking message links a lot less annoying

No more hopping around your Teams server.

Jul 29, 2026
Techstartups

Harmony raises $34M seed to bring AI agents to Slack and Microsoft Teams for employee support

Most employees don’t think about IT ticketing systems, HR portals, procurement workflows, or knowledge bases until they need something. Then the real problem starts. A simple request like resetting a password, finding a company policy, ordering a laptop, or checking […] The pos

Jul 28, 2026
Hackread

Fake IT Calls on Microsoft Teams Lead to GoGRPC Backdoor Infections

Fake helpdesk callers use Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist to access employee computers, where attackers install new GoGRPC backdoor in suspected ransomware operations

Jul 28, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams Vishing Attack Uses Quick Assist to Deploy GoGRPC Backdoor

A new Microsoft Teams vishing campaign is using fake IT support calls to gain remote access to corporate systems. The attackers then deploy GoGRPC, a Go-based backdoor that can run commands, collect system details, and maintain access to compromised devices. The activity appears linked to a threa

Jul 28, 2026
GBHackers

Hackers Pose as IT Helpdesk on Microsoft Teams to Deploy GoGRPC Backdoor

An evolving intrusion campaign in which threat actors impersonate IT helpdesk personnel via Microsoft Teams to gain initial access and deploy a custom Go-based backdoor dubbed “GoGRPC.” Active since January 2026, the activity is assessed to be linked to an initial access broker (IAB) operation th

Jul 28, 2026
GBHackers

Attackers Abuse Microsoft Teams to Impersonate IT Support and Steal Corporate Access

Attackers are increasingly abusing Microsoft Teams to impersonate internal IT support and trick employees into handing over remote access and corporate credentials, even as traditional email phishing volumes tied to major platforms like Tycoon2FA decline. Microsoft’s recent email threat landscape

Jul 24, 2026
Beta News

Microsoft Teams will generate AI meeting archives by default

Microsoft has plans to have Team automatically create AI meeting archives. The archive creation will start next month and is enabled by default – although administrators do have the option of turning it off. The generation of such archives will undoubtedly set alarm bells ringing, but Microsoft insi

Jul 17, 2026
TechRepublic Tech Media

Microsoft Teams Workplace Check-In Is Live: What APAC Employers Need to Know

Microsoft’s Workplace Check-in feature brings office-location sharing into Teams, giving APAC employers new technical, privacy and workforce-policy decisions to address. The post Microsoft

Jul 13, 2026
Beta News

Microsoft Teams has a known issue affecting screen sharing on macOS

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue in Teams affecting some macOS users. The problem means that versions of macOS prior to Tahoe 26.4 experience blank screen when screen sharing. There is not, as yet, a proper fix – this will be coming some time next month, Microsoft says. In the meantime, however,

Jul 12, 2026
Engadget Tech Media

Is Microsoft Teams really going to start tracking employee locations?

Microsoft's new "Workspace Check-in" feature for Teams rolled out last month.

Jul 10, 2026
Cybersecurity News

UNC6692 Hackers Uses Microsoft Teams Helpdesk Impersonation to Deploy SNOW Malware

A newly identified threat group tracked as UNC6692 is hijacking Microsoft Teams to install a custom malware suite called SNOW. The campaign relies almost entirely on social engineering, which makes it dangerous because it feels routine to the people who fall for it. Attackers pose as IT helpdesk

Jul 9, 2026
Windows Central

Microsoft Teams removal shows why we shouldn't get too excited about preview features

Microsoft just paused development on a pair of minimized views in Teams that would have improved multitasking. It's a frustrating example of why we shouldn't get too excited about features still in testing.

Jul 8, 2026
scworld.com

Attackers use Microsoft Teams voice calls to deliver EtherRAT malware

The campaign, detailed by Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42, begins with a phishing email containing a malicious PDF.

Jul 7, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Hackers Leverage Microsoft Teams Call to Install RMM Tools and Deploy EtherRAT

Threat actors are now weaponizing something as ordinary as a Microsoft Teams call to slip past corporate defenses and plant a stealthy new remote access trojan called EtherRAT. The campaign blends social engineering with legitimate remote support software, making it look like a routine IT interac

Jul 7, 2026
scworld.com

Microsoft Teams allows users to turn off AI features

Microsoft has introduced an in-meeting toggle for licensed organizers and presenters to control "Meeting AI" features during live calls.

Jul 6, 2026
Beta News

Microsoft Teams now has a toggle to disable AI tools

AI is everywhere and not everyone is happy. Pretty much every app you use has an element of AI to it and Microsoft Teams is no different. Listening to feedback from users, Microsoft has decided to make it possible to disable Meeting AI more easily, introducing a toggle that can be used to turn off A

Jul 6, 2026
Windows Central

Microsoft Teams just made it easier to shut down Copilot and other AI tools

Microsoft introduced simplified controls in Teams that let licensed meeting organizers turn off Copilot, Facilitator, and Intelligent Recap. The update is rolling out across desktop, web, and mobile, making it easier to disable meeting AI features without digging through admin policy.

Jul 6, 2026
TechRadar Tech Media

Microsoft Teams has a slightly creepy new feature which will watch and listen to your meetings — but thankfully only if you let it

A new Microsoft Teams AI tool promises to help with knowledge gaps, but says it will have to listen and watch to all your meetings first.

Jul 2, 2026
scworld.com

Microsoft Teams enhances bot protection with human verification

The new technology acts like a security guard, requiring a human user to verify the identity of bots in the meeting lobby before the session begins.

Jul 1, 2026
WinBuzzer

Anthropic Eyes Claude Agent for Microsoft Teams

Anthropic is reportedly preparing Claude for Microsoft Tea

Jul 1, 2026
Neowin

Microsoft Teams getting an AI feature that sounds like magic, but may trigger privacy alarms

Your next Teams meeting may know you're confused before anyone else does. Microsoft&

Jul 1, 2026
Beta News

Microsoft Teams is now better at detecting bot activity

While Microsoft Teams has made collaborative working much easier, it is not without problems. One major issue facing users is that of bots appearing in meetings and creating a privacy and security risk. Microsoft has announced that it has added new protections to Teams which greatly improves its abi

Jul 1, 2026
Cybernews

Irish parliament moves its telephone system to Microsoft Teams

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Jul 1, 2026

June 2026

The Information Tech Media

Anthropic Preps Claude Agent in Microsoft Teams

Salesforce and Microsoft may be worried about threats posed by AI upstarts like Anthropic to their core enterprise apps, but they’re taking a conciliatory approach. Even though the two incumbents sell proprietary AI agents that can be used inside their Slack and Teams messaging apps, for in

Jun 30, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams’ New Feature Blocks Bots from Joining Meetings

Microsoft has rolled out a new bot protection capability in Microsoft Teams that gives IT administrators and meeting organizers greater control over external bots attempting to join meetings, a move designed to address growing privacy and security concerns around AI-powered meeting tools. As AI n

Jun 30, 2026
TechRadar Tech Media

Microsoft Teams is getting wants to block bad bots for good

Better bot blocking is coming to Microsoft Teams to keep your meetings safe.

Jun 30, 2026
Neowin

Microsoft Teams gets smarter at spotting sneaky meeting bots

Microsoft is changing how bots join Teams meetings, adding new protections that could prevent unwanted AI assistants from slipping in. <a href

Jun 29, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Microsoft Teams Impersonation Campaign Enables Unauthorized Access Through RMM Abuse

Threat actors are once again exploiting the trust people place in everyday workplace tools. A newly discovered phishing campaign is using fake Microsoft Teams notifications to trick employees into downloading a remote access tool that gives attackers full control over their systems. The operation

Jun 24, 2026
GBHackers

Hackers Use Microsoft Teams-Themed Lures to Deploy Legitimate Remote Access Software

An active phishing campaign that impersonates Microsoft Teams to trick victims into downloading a legitimately signed remote access tool (RAT) preconfigured for unauthorized access. Attackers deliver Teams-themed lures notifications about meeting transcripts, missed recordings, or “download trans

Jun 24, 2026
FirstPost

Microsoft Teams' new workplace check-in could tell your boss more than before — Here's what it shares

Microsoft Teams' upcoming Workplace Check-In feature could automatically share employees' office locations via Wi-Fi detection, raising fresh concerns about workplace surveillance and monitoring

Jun 21, 2026
testingcatalog.com

Zeta Labs brings AI employee Viktor to Microsoft Teams

Zeta Labs brings Viktor, its AI employee, to Microsoft Teams, automating tasks in channels and maintaining memory across 3,000+ tools to boost team productivity.

Jun 18, 2026
Security Affairs

DragonForce Hid Inside Microsoft Teams and Nobody Noticed for Two Months

DragonForce hid for months by routing malware traffic through Microsoft Teams infrastructure, masking C2 activity and evading network detection. DragonForce ransomware operators hit a major U.S. services firm and stayed hidden for one to two months by routing their command-and-control traffic throug

Jun 17, 2026
TechRadar Tech Media

Microsoft Teams users beware — relays hit by ransomware hackers looking to hide malicious traffic

DragonForce is the first ransomware operator to use this technique that was discovered last year.

Jun 17, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Deno-Based RAT Uses Microsoft Teams Impersonation and Mailbombing to Target Employees

A new strain of malware has emerged that combines two well-known social engineering tactics into one effective attack chain. Researchers have uncovered a Remote Access Trojan built on Deno, an unconventional JavaScript runtime, being deployed against employees through email flooding and fake Micr

Jun 17, 2026
scworld.com

DragonForce ransomware uses Microsoft Teams for covert command and control

The DragonForce ransomware operation, active since 2023 and linked to the Scattered Spider threat group, has employed custom Go-based malware dubbed "Backdoor.Turn".

Jun 16, 2026
Techspot

Microsoft Teams will use Wi-Fi to determine employee location

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Jun 16, 2026
Tech.co

New Phishing Scam Targets Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive

If you're targeted by Kali365, you'll get a phishing email that appears to be from an authentic document-sharing platform. The post New Phishing Scam Targets Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive appeared fi

Jun 16, 2026
Help Net Security

Cybercriminals mask malicious communications through Microsoft Teams relays

The DragonForce ransomware group used a custom malware called Backdoor.Turn to hide command-and-control traffic inside Microsoft Teams relay infrastructure during an intrusion at a U.S. services company, according to Symantec. DragonForce is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that has been activ

Jun 16, 2026
Cybersecurity News

Hackers Weaponize Microsoft Teams Relay to Hide Ransomware Traffic

Hackers are increasingly abusing trusted cloud services to evade detection, and a newly uncovered campaign demonstrates how Microsoft Teams infrastructure can be weaponized to hide malicious traffic. According to the Symantec Threat Hunter Team, a new Go-based remote access Trojan (RAT) name

Jun 16, 2026
GBHackers

Microsoft Teams Relay Abused by Hackers to Hide Malicious Traffic

Microsoft Teams’ trusted infrastructure has been exploited by threat actors to secretly route malicious traffic, leading to a highly stealthy ransomware campaign attributed to the DragonForce group. Security researchers have discovered a novel technique in which attackers exploit Microsoft

Jun 16, 2026

Toolradar Research

See Microsoft Teams in context: The SaaS Press Index 2026

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