By LinkedInEditors
Publication Date: 2026-10-25 13:01:00
Microsoft is preparing to add an artificial intelligence-powered security feature to Teams that examines conversation context for signs of phishing, impersonation and social engineering.
The update addresses a weakness in workplace messaging security: an attacker does not necessarily need to send malware or a suspicious website to begin compromising an organisation. A convincing introduction from someone claiming to represent IT support can be enough to persuade an employee to share information or grant access to a device.
Microsoft plans to begin a targeted release in early November 2026 and complete that phase by mid-November. Worldwide general availability is expected between early and mid-December. Administrators will not need to take action to enable the protection, according to the announcement. These remain…
