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    Home»Technology»Microsoft Teams adds powerful protection against phishing attacks

    Microsoft Teams adds powerful protection against phishing attacks

    Technology By Abiodun A.Jul 28, 2021No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Microsoft Teams has grown in popularity during the novel coronavirus pandemic as a reliable solution for video meetings and has been adopted by workplaces; schools and even the average internet user.

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    With Windows 11 adopting Microsoft Teams as the default messaging service and integrating it with the taskbar; the company is now shoring up the security on the platform – by adding Defender ‘Safe Links’ to spot phishing URLs.

    Phishing protection is important for Microsoft Teams users, as the malicious links which are notorious for tricking users into entering their passwords and credentials into fake websites can are regularly spread over email and on messaging services like Teams.

    Microsoft will integrate the powerful phishing protection in Teams with the help of Defender for Office 365.

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    How does phishing protection in Microsoft Teams work?
    The Safe Links feature in Defender for Office 365 will basically scan URLs that are received in chats; by users to protect them from any dangerous URLs that can lead to loss of credentials and personal data.

    These links will be scanned “at the time of click”, according to Microsoft.

    “We’re super excited to announce that this capability is now generally available,” the company stated while explaining the feature.

    Why does Microsoft scan URLs ‘at the time of click’?
    Microsoft says that attackers have become smarter and are sending users harmless links that redirect them after they have been clicked.

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    These redirected phishing URLs make it harder for detection systems to identify them after they are sent.

    This is why Microsoft scans the link after it has been clicked; which could help it identify the dangerous links in a more effective manner.

    How effective is the ‘Safe Links’ feature on Microsoft Teams?
    According to Microsoft, the Safe Links feature can cover all messaging modes on Microsoft Teams – Conversations, group chats and Channels.

    The feature was first previewed on Teams a few months ago, and the company says that its ‘detonation systems’ detect almost 2 million phishing URLs created by malicious users each month; while over 100 emails with these URLs are blocked every month.

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