Microsoft is developing a new Teams feature, the “External Domains Anomalies Report,” to detect suspicious external communication patterns and enhance security. This tool aims to assist IT admins in identifying potential data-sharing risks without disrupting normal collaboration, rolling out worldwide in February 2026. #MicrosoftTeams #ExternalDomainsAnomalies
Keypoints
- The new feature analyzes messaging trends to detect unusual activity with external domains.
- It helps IT admins proactively identify risky interactions and potential security threats.
- The tool provides insights into spikes in communications, new domain contacts, and abnormal engagement patterns.
- The rollout is planned for February 2026 in standard multi-tenant web environments.
- Additional features include threats reporting, malicious link warnings, and automatic blocking during meetings.