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Microsoft Teams to let users report messages wrongly flagged as threats. Microsoft says that Teams users will be able to report false-positive threat alerts triggered by messages incorrectly flagged as malicious. This new feature was first announced in September, when it entered a targeted rollout phase, and will roll out to users worldwide by the end of November 2025. "Microsoft Teams now enables users to report messages they believe were incorrectly flagged as security threats in chats and channels," Microsoft said in a Microsoft 365 message center update. "It empowers users to provide feedback on false positives, helping improve detection accuracy and strengthen organizational security." False-positive user reporting will be available to organizations using Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 or Microsoft Defender XDR, and it will be accessible across desktop (Windows and macOS), mobile (Android and iOS), and web platforms. Once it reaches general availability, this Teams feature will be toggled on by default; however, admins can also turn it on or off in the Teams admin center and the Microsoft Defender portal. ​To toggle on user reporting for incorrect security detections, admins have to: Last week, Microsoft started rolling out a new Teams feature for Premium customers that automatically blocks screen recordings and screenshots during meetings. In recent months, Microsoft has also announced that Teams will warn users when they send or receive private messages containing links flagged as malicious, and has begun working to enhance protection against malicious file types and URLs in Teams chats and channels. All these features are now rolling out worldwide and are expected to reach general availability by the end of November 2025. During last year's Enterprise Connect conference, Microsoft said that over 320 million people use Teams each month across 181 markets. The 2026 CISO Budget Benchmark It's budget season! Over 300 CISOs and security leaders have shared how they're planning, spending, and prioritizing for the year ahead. This report compiles their insights, allowing readers to benchmark strategies, identify emerging trends, and compare their priorities as they head into 2026. Learn how top leaders are turning investment into measurable impact.

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VULNERABILITIES // Microsoft Teams Introduces User Reporting for False-Positive Threats

Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to report messages mistakenly flagged as threats, enhancing detection accuracy and bolstering organizational security.

This feature is part of a broader rollout expected to be globally available by November 2025, targeting users of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 or Microsoft Defender XDR.

The reporting capability will be enabled by default across desktop, mobile, and web platforms, with administrative control available for toggling the feature on or off.

Complementary security enhancements include automatic blocking of screen recordings and warnings for potentially malicious links in private messages.

These updates aim to improve user experience and trust in Microsoft Teams, which serves over 320 million monthly users worldwide.

The initiative reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to refining its security measures and adapting to evolving cybersecurity challenges.