Microsoft Teams: Weaponizable File Type Protection for Teams Chat and Channels

Summary

Microsoft Teams now blocks messages containing weaponizable file types, such as executables, in chats and channels, increasing protection against malware and other file-based attacks.

Status
Launched
General availability target
Sep 2025
Preview target
Not published
Products
Microsoft Teams
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability, Targeted Release
Platforms
Android, Desktop, iOS, Web
Added to the roadmap
13 Aug 2025
Last changed
12 Dec 2025 · 10mo ago
recently changed
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