Microsoft Teams’ New Policy Lets Admins Automatically Block Meeting Bots

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TechRepublic security feed covering enterprise security policy changes, cyberattacks and data breaches, malware and spyware activity, phishing and scam defenses, authentication modernization, software support and patching, mobile security, and privacy or regulatory developments. Notable incidents include a reported Apollo social-engineering breach, a French tax authority cyberattack, AmnesiaStealer macOS malware capable of browser-session theft, and mercenary spyware targeting iPhone users. Most items are news, guidance, or product-policy updates rather than confirmed vulnerabilities.

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