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Microsoft Teams to Scan QR Codes in Messages for Malicious URLs Starting in 2026
A new Teams feature will extract and check web addresses hidden in QR codes, extending Defender protections to detect threats after message delivery.
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A new Teams feature will extract and check web addresses hidden in QR codes, extending Defender protections to detect threats after message delivery.

Microsoft is adding QR code scanning to Teams to detect hidden malicious links and provide clearer warnings to users and security teams.