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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Last Updated

Oct 27, 2026

Published Oct 14, 2026

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Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Android
Desktop
iOS
Mac
Web

Service

Microsoft Teams

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

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: November CY2026

Version history

4 versions tracked

Updated 3 times since Oct 14, 2026. Microsoft only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Oct 27, 2026 · 11:05 PMLatest · v4

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  2. Oct 16, 2026 · 10:00 PMv3

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  3. Oct 15, 2026 · 10:47 PMv2

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  4. Oct 14, 2026 · 11:01 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version