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

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.

Affected: Microsoft Teams

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