Microsoft Teams will soon warn you of malicious links and files

Microsoft is improving protection against malicious files and links in Microsoft Teams, a problem that has been growing lately. According to a Microsoft 365 Message Center alert , users will start receiving warnings when they send or receive messages classified as malicious.

In addition, messages in chats and channels that contain EXE files will be blocked altogether since EXE files are a common vector for malware. Thanks to enhanced integration with Microsoft Defender, all communication from blocked domains will also be disallowed.

“To help users stay protected from malicious content, we’re introducing message warnings in Microsoft Teams,” says the alert. “This new feature displays a warning banner on messages containing URLs flagged as Spam, Phish, or Malware—whether the message is i