| Spam, phishing and malware defense | IncludedAURA + mail-server protection | IncludedAutomatic warnings and blocking | IncludedFiltering and security controls | IncludedAdvanced features vary by plan | IncludedAdvanced checks vary by plan |
| Plain-language review for each message | Core experienceIdentity, links, files and images together | WarningsRisk alerts and message details | WarningsSpam and phishing indicators | Warnings + reportsDefender capabilities vary by plan | Warnings + controlsUser and admin security options |
| Risk-aware image reveal | Built inReveal controls with QR and payment cues | Image controlsExternal-image privacy settings | Image controlsAsk before showing external images | Image controlsSettings vary by Outlook client | Message warningsSender, link and threat indicators |
| Safer document preview | Extracted text + OCRReview content without opening the original | Not documentedNo equivalent found in reviewed public help | Not documentedNo equivalent found in reviewed public help | Safe AttachmentsAvailable with eligible Defender plans | Attachment scanningThreat checks vary by plan |
| Who makes the final decision? | You doAURA never opens, replies or sends for you | User + automationFiltering with user warnings | User + automationFiltering with user controls | User + admin policyOrganization controls may apply | User + admin policyOrganization controls may apply |