check before: 2025-04-30
Product:
Defender, Exchange
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Defender is updating the `Export-QuarantineMessage` cmdlet to include a new `-PasswordV2` parameter for plain text passwords, replacing the old `-Password` parameter. This rollout will occur from late April 2025 to late May 2025 and requires no admin action. Notify users and update documentation accordingly.
Details:
Coming soon to Microsoft Defender: Updated password functionality for downloading Quarantine items through the Export-QuarantineMessage cmdlet in Microsoft PowerShell.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High): We began rolling out late April 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025.
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Created:
2025-05-08
updated:
2025-05-08
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Defender is transitioning from the `-Password` parameter to the `-PasswordV2` parameter for exporting quarantine messages via PowerShell, with the change occurring automatically between late April and late May 2025, requiring updates to documentation and practices.
Direct effects for Operations**
Change in Password Parameter
The update to the Export-QuarantineMessage cmdlet introduces a new -PasswordV2 parameter, which may lead to confusion among users who are accustomed to the old -Password parameter. If users attempt to use the old parameter, they may encounter errors, leading to disruptions in their workflow.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/exchange/export-quarantinemessage, https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/exchange/export-quarantinemessage?view=exchange-ps#-password
Documentation and User Awareness
Failure to notify users about the change and update documentation may result in users being unaware of the new parameter, leading to potential errors and inefficiencies when exporting quarantine items. This lack of preparation can negatively impact user experience and productivity.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/exchange/export-quarantinemessage, https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/exchange/export-quarantinemessage?view=exchange-ps#-password
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