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The Built-In Report button is now available across all platforms in Microsoft Outlook. This feature enhances security and user experience by allowing seamless reporting of suspicious emails directly within the Outlook interface.
Benefits:
- Works out of the box with no setup required.
- Consistent reporting experience for both consumer and commercial accounts.
- The report button is uniformly placed across all Outlook clients.
- Easily accessible and front-and-center on all platforms.
You Should Know:
To leverage this feature effectively, here are some related commands and practices for enhancing email security:
1. Enable Defender for Office 365:
Set-MsolCompanySettings -O365ClientPolicyEnabled $true
2. Check Email Forwarding Rules:
Get-TransportRule | Where-Object {$_.Actions -contains "RedirectMessage"}
3. Scan Emails for Malware:
Start-MailboxScan -Identity [email protected] -ScanType Malware
4. Block Suspicious Senders:
Set-MailboxJunkEmailConfiguration -Identity [email protected] -BlockedSendersAndDomains @{Add="[email protected]"}
5. Audit Email Activity:
Search-UnifiedAuditLog -StartDate (Get-Date).AddDays(-7) -EndDate (Get-Date) -Operations Send,Receive
6. Enable Advanced Threat Protection (ATP):
Set-AtpPolicyForO365 -Identity Default -EnableATP $true
7. Check for Phishing Attempts:
Get-PhishFilterPolicy -Identity Default
8. Monitor Email Traffic:
Get-MessageTrace -StartDate (Get-Date).AddDays(-1) -EndDate (Get-Date)
9. Enable Safe Links:
Set-SafeLinksPolicy -Identity Default -EnableSafeLinksForEmail $true
10. Check Email Authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC):
dig +short txt domain.com
What Undercode Say:
The integration of the Built-In Report button in Microsoft Outlook is a significant step towards enhancing email security. By simplifying the reporting process, users can quickly flag suspicious emails, reducing the risk of phishing and malware attacks. Combining this feature with robust PowerShell commands and security practices ensures a comprehensive defense mechanism for your email environment. Always stay vigilant and regularly audit your email settings to maintain a secure communication channel.
For more details, visit the Microsoft Community Hub.
References:
Reported By: Spencelk Built – Hackers Feeds
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