M365 Changelog: Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Malware detected in email report to be retired in June

MC250530 – Updated April 21, 2021: Microsoft has updated the title of this post for clarity. Thank you for your feedback.

Microsoft will retire the Malware detected in email report from Microsoft Defender for Office 365 beginning June 14, 2021.

You are receiving this message because Microsofts reporting indicates your organization may be using the Malware detected in email report.

Key points

  • Timing: June 14, 2021
  • Action: transition from the Malware detected in email report to the Threat protection status report 

What you need to do to prepare

Instead of using Malware detected in email report, Microsoft recommends you use the Threat protection status report, which is where they will continue to invest their resources.

You might want update your training and documentation as appropriate.