RM576198 - Microsoft Teams: Near-real-time detection of malicious QR codes in messages

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

Microsoft Teams will introduce near-real-time detection of malicious QR codes shared in messages. By analyzing destinations embedded in QR codes, Teams can identify potential phishing and fraud threats and apply additional protections to malicious content, extending existing URL protection to QR-based attacks.

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Published

Oct 14, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop
Mac
Web

Service

Microsoft Teams
Mobile

Tag

In development
General Availability
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High

Description

Microsoft Teams will introduce near-real-time detection of malicious QR codes shared in messages. By analyzing destinations embedded in QR codes, Teams can identify potential phishing and fraud threats and apply additional protections to malicious content, extending existing URL protection to QR-based attacks.

GA date: December CY2026