(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization

🚨 The Signal: Admins can now add a custom organizational logo to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app footer. This helps users visually confirm they are using an official, trusted work-managed Copilot instance, mitigating risks of shadow AI or phishing.

The Impact

All Microsoft 365 tenants using Copilot are affected; the security risk is low but provides a trust signal to users.

• End Users: Reduced risk of interacting with unofficial AI, improved trust in Copilot.
• Admins: New configuration option to enhance user confidence in Copilot.
• Security Team: Provides a visual cue to users, aiding in the fight against shadow AI and phishing.

The Action

1. Navigate to the Microsoft 365 admin center.
2. Go to Settings > Org settings > Organization profile > Custom themes.
3. Upload your organization's logo to be used in the Copilot footer.
4. Review and apply the changes to enable the branded footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

Domain: Agentic-AI · Impact: low · Workload: M365 Apps