The Indian government has issued a serious security warning for users of Microsoft Teams. The video meeting platform is now vulnerable to cyber threats.

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Microsoft Teams: The Indian government has issued a serious security warning for users of Microsoft Teams. This platform, used for video meetings and office communication, has now been identified as vulnerable to cyber threats. The government's cybersecurity agency has clarified that a vulnerability has been discovered in the app that could allow attackers to access sensitive user information.

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issued a warning

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has classified this vulnerability as high severity. According to the agency, the issue stems from improper access control within the platform. This means that if the system is not properly secured or configured, an outsider could access confidential data via the network.

The warning also states that incorrect settings or weak security could increase the risk of unauthorized access to meetings, chats, and shared files.

All versions may be affected.

The agency has indicated that different versions and platforms of Microsoft Teams, whether computer or mobile, are not immune to this vulnerability. Therefore, the most important step is for users to immediately install the latest security patches released by Microsoft. These updates can significantly address these vulnerabilities.

New security system amid increasing cyber attacks

The platform has recently been targeted by cybercriminals. In several cases, attempts have been made to defraud users by sending suspicious links or files. In response, the company has implemented additional security features.

These include identifying dangerous file types, checking suspicious URLs, and reporting false alerts. If these security options are enabled, users will see a clear warning alongside any suspicious link or file, and potentially harmful content can be blocked.

Information was also given to Microsoft 365 users.

The company has also informed its Microsoft 365 customers of these default changes. These security measures are now being implemented for all meeting app users. Both the government and the company are emphasizing that users remain vigilant, install updates promptly, and exercise caution before clicking on any unknown links or files. In this era of digital security, even minor negligence can cause significant harm.