Microsoft Teams’ Impersonation Protection: A Lifesaver or Just Another Alert Overload?
Microsoft 365 is rolling out a new brand impersonation protection feature for Teams Chat by mid-February 2025. This will help shield users from phishing attacks when external access is enabled. So, if someone claiming to be “Bill from Microsoft Support” messages you, you might want to think twice before replying.
Hot Take:
Microsoft is finally giving Teams a much-needed security makeover, but why does it feel like waiting for a Windows update with that spinning circle of doom? Get ready, admins, because “brand impersonation protection” is the latest buzzword in your cybersecurity lexicon—and it’s coming whether you like it or not!
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s new brand impersonation protection for Teams Chat will be available by mid-February 2025.
- The feature will automatically alert users about potential phishing attacks from external domains.
- No admin configuration is needed; the feature will be enabled by default.
- Admins can monitor detected phishing attempts via audit logs.
- Recommended action for those not needing external access: disable it in Teams settings.
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