Outlook: Minimize the compose window to multitask in the Outlook app for iOS and Android

🚨 The Signal: Outlook mobile now allows minimizing email drafts to multitask. This feature, while improving user experience, introduces a minor risk of accidental data exposure if drafts contain sensitive information and devices are left unattended.

The Impact

End users are affected by a minor increase in potential data exposure if mobile devices are not secured.

  • End users: Increased risk of sensitive draft exposure on unattended devices.
  • Security teams: Minor increase in potential data spillage vectors on mobile.

The Action

  1. Review and reinforce mobile device security policies for end-users.
  2. Educate users on the risks of leaving devices unattended with open applications.
  3. Ensure Intune policies enforce screen lock and inactivity timeouts on mobile devices.

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