check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Defender, Defender for Office 365, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
We are introducing a new URL click alert that proactively notifies security teams when a user clicks on a malicious link in Teams, helping organizations quickly identify risk and respond before further impact occurs.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2026-02-25
updated:
2026-02-25
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Defender for Office 365 that alerts security teams when a user clicks on a malicious link in Teams, providing coverage across Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows platforms.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Security Alerts
The introduction of a new URL click alert may lead to an influx of security notifications, overwhelming the security team and potentially causing delays in response times to genuine threats.
- roles: Security Analyst, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-defender-for-office-365-introducing-a-new-url-click/ba-p/3741230
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience interruptions or confusion due to frequent alerts or notifications regarding malicious links, leading to decreased productivity and trust in the platform.
- roles: End User, Team Leader
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-defender-for-office-365-introducing-a-new-url-click/ba-p/3741230
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