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Optimizing the OWA experience
Improve OWA performance and protect users with custom configurations, some simple HTML code and an EMS command. Tutorial
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Exchange Server migration and security quiz
Test your knowledge of Exchange 2007, Small Business Server, email security issues, single-server installations and other Microsoft Exchange topics with our quiz. Quiz
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Three more ways to guard Exchange Server 2007 from spam and viruses
Gain a better understanding of how Exchange 2007 handles spam and viruses and see how installing ForeFront can go a long way toward strengthening your antivirus and antispam solution. Tutorial
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Protect Exchange Server from viruses and spam with Forefront security
When configuring Microsoft's Forefront security scanning engines to ward off viruses and spam, make sure that bias settings don't affect Exchange Server performance too much. Tutorial
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Exchange Insider e-zine
Exchange Insider offers a comprehensive look at Exchange Server administration, including setting up and overseeing proper email archiving policies and procedures, migrating to Exchange Server 2007, ensuring Exchange security througout your organizat... Ezine
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How to install Forefront Security for Exchange Server
By installing Forefront Security for Exchange Server, you can take advantage of its antivirus features. Using multiple virus scanning engines will better protect you from new virus signatures. Tutorial
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Block Web beacons and protect OWA users from spam
Web beacons confirm the validity of email addresses and confirm that spam has made it through a user's filter. Outlook blocks Web beacons by default, but OWA doesn't. Learn more about Web beacons and how to protect your users from spam with EMS filte... Tutorial
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Controlling spam in Exchange 2007 at the edge transport server level
While having an effective antispam and antivirus plan is critical in Exchange organizations, improperly configuring it can cancel out even the best product. Whether you're planning to use hosted filtering or protecting user mailboxes locally, there's... Tutorial
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Azaleos OneStop ProtectXchange
Azaleos OneStop ProtectXchange strengthens networks against viruses and malware, while also reducing incoming spam. New Product Showcase
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GFI MailEssentials, version 14
MailEssentials, version 14, hooks into Exchange Server at the SMTP protocol level to capture spam and eliminate attachment spam before its downloaded. New Product Showcase
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Researchers develop cloud-based antivirus
New cloud-based approach uses multiple antivirus engines, offers better malware detection and beats traditional antivirus software in tests. Article | 12 Aug 2008
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Microsoft to issue critical fixes for Office, Excel and Outlook
Microsoft released its advance notice, announcing upcoming fixes for critical security holes in Office and Office Web components. Article | 06 Mar 2008
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Microsoft releases anti-malware service pack for Exchange Server
Windows administrators using Forefront Security for Exchange Server must install Service Pack 1 before upgrading to Exchange Server 2007 SP1. Article | 03 Dec 2007
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Spammers tweak Storm to push PDF spam, less image spam
Spammers that target enterprises are switching from image spam to emails containing PDF attachments that could eventually perform denial of service attacks and spread bot code. Article | 13 Jul 2007
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Postini buy helps Google address IT compliance demands
With Postini in its pocket, Google hopes to win over IT shops running Microsoft Office to Google Apps with its new security credentials. Article | 09 Jul 2007
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Fake Microsoft patch email sends users to Trojan Horse
A bogus patch update claiming to be from Microsoft is the latest phishing scam to keep IT managers on their toes. Article | 28 Jun 2007
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IETF approves new weapon to fight spam, phish
DomainKeys Identified Mail specification (DKIM) gained approval as an official IETF standard. The approval is seen as a major step in the fight against spam and phishing attacks. Article | 23 May 2007
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New image spam sneaks into inboxes
Researchers at Secure Computing Corp. have discovered a new form of image spam that is sneaking into corporate systems and clogging inboxes. Article | 27 Apr 2007
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Iron Mountain offers Exchange email services
Iron Mountain partners with MessageOne to offer Exchange email services, but the hard work of integration with its compliance and LiveVault services is still ahead. Article | 12 Mar 2007
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Critical fixes for Excel, Outlook and Windows
Microsoft starts the year with security updates for Excel, Outlook and Windows. Three of the fixes are rated critical. Article | 09 Jan 2007
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How to secure Exchange Server 2010 post deployment
So you’ve deployed Exchange 2010, but are you confident in its security? If you’re unsure, make certain you’ve checked off these seven items. Tip
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All Outlook 2010 Trust Center settings are not created equal
The Outlook 2010 Trust Center offers plenty of security settings to administrators. That doesn’t mean they’re all important though. Tip
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Don’t overlook security add-ons when troubleshooting Outlook issues
Third-party add-ons are supposed to aid and protect Outlook, right? They may be hurting more than they’re helping if not properly configured. Tip
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An overview of Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server
Take a deep dive into Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server and see how it helps defend Exchange 2010 from spam and malware attacks in multiple types of environments. Tip
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Six commonly overlooked Exchange security vulnerabilities
Think you’re taking the steps needed to fully secure Exchange? Think again. Tip
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Addressing Outlook Web App 2010 security concerns
New, user-friendly features may make OWA 2010 more appealing, but with increased use comes increased security threats. Use these tactics to protect your network. Tip
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Free Exchange add-on picks up native spam filtering slack
It's no secret that Exchange administrators hate spam. Protect users with a free add-on that bolsters Exchange’s native spam filtering. Tip
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Exposing SMTP and IMAP’s security vulnerabilities in Exchange Server
Even though SMTP and IMAP have built-in features to protect Exchange’s external mail transmissions, both protocols are still susceptible to security vulnerabilities. See how easily both can be compromised. Tip
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Securing Exchange Server communications via SMTP and IMAP
IMAP and SMTP have built-in security features to protect Exchange Server's external mail transmissions. Do these legacy protocols offer enough protection? Tip
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Built-in security tools help defend Exchange Server 2010
Exchange 2010 includes more built-in security tools than previous server versions. This tip examines some common vulnerabilities and which native tools protect against them. Tip
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Problems with email spoofing on SBS 2003
See the suggestions made to a member who is using Small Business Server 2003 and an Open Relay Filter with issues regarding email spoofing. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshooting Outlook Web Access issues on a 64-bit system
If you can't send email from Outlook Web Access on a 64-bit machine running Windows Vista, update Internet Explorer patches and OWA controls. Find out how. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server Event ID error 6009
Get advice on troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server Event ID error 6009, an Exchange message transport error involving the SMTP categorizer. Ask the Expert
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How effective is tracking the IP address of an email hacker?
Find out whether tracking the IP address of a hacker who has accessed your Microsoft Outlook email account will prevent future email security breaches. Ask the Expert
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How can I configure Exchange IMF to allow an IP address or DNS?
Find out how to prevent the Exchange Intelligent Message Filter (IMF) from identifying a specific external IP address or domain name system (DNS) as spam. Ask the Expert
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Exchange email sent to a domain using SPF authentication is returned
Learn how to properly set up an Exchange Server environment to route SMTP traffic through an external spam and virus filter to avoid email routing snafus. Ask the Expert
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Tool helps identify inbound Exchange Server email flow issues
If you're unable to receive Exchange Server email after a spammer has hijacked your STMP server, discover a tool that can help diagnose the email flow issue. Ask the Expert
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Configure SMTP relay restrictions in Exchange Server 2003 to stop spam
Find out how to configure SMTP relay restrictions in Exchange Server 2003 to stop your Exchange server from sending massive amounts of spam email. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshoot Microsoft Outlook email delivery problems
Microsoft Outlook email doesn't get delivered or ends up in the recipient junk/spam folder. Get tips on troubleshooting this Outlook email delivery problem. Ask the Expert
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Locate 'missing' SPF record on an external DNS domain
Get tips on creating and properly implementing a Sender Policy Framework (SPF) record on external DNS domains in Exchange Server 2003. Ask the Expert
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tarpitting
Tarpitting is the practice of slowing the transmission of e-mail messages sent in bulk, as a means of thwarting spammers. The intent is to maintain a high quality of service for legitimate users while making the sending process impractical for spamme... Definition
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throttled data transfer
Throttled data transfer, also known as data transfer throttling or lean data transfer, is the deliberate regulation of the data transfer rate in a communications system... (Continued) Definition
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backscatter spam
Backscatter spam, also called misdirected bounce spam or NDR spam, is a strategy for sending unsolicited email messages that takes advantage of the fact that certain types of mail transfer agent (MTA) programs return the entire message to the sender ... Definition
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Vouch by Reference (VBR)
Vouch By Reference (VBR) is a protocol for adding third-party certification to email. The first part of the protocol requires the sender to add information to their email header by creating a field called VBR-Info. Definition
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KnujOn
KnujOn is an interactive Web-based spam reporting service. Through persistent policy enforcement, KnujOn reduces the value of unsolicited bulk email (UBE) by both eliminating transaction platforms and increasing the operational costs for spammers. (C... Definition
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greylist (or graylist)
A greylist (also spelled graylist) is a list of e-mail addresses or domain names that a spam filter uses to identify suspected spam. If a message arrives from an address or domain on the list, it will be quarantined and then delivered to the subscrib... Definition
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spam confidence level (SCL)
Spam confidence level (SCL) is a numerical value indicating the likelihood that an incoming email message is spam. SCL is a component of the Microsoft Exchange spam filter... (Continued) Definition
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image spam
Image spam is junk email that replaces text with images as a means of fooling spam filters. Image delivery works by embedding code in an HTML message that links to an image file on the Web... (Continued) Definition
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hash buster
A hash buster is a program that generates a string of text for insertion in a spam message so that, to a spam filter, the e-mail appears to be a different message each time it is sent. Definition
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teergrube
A teergrube (German for tar pit) is a computer server set up to be intentionally slow, as a trap for spammers using address harvesting programs. Definition
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Analyzing Exchange Server security risks and vulnerabilities
Knowing which security risks and threats can harm your Exchange Server environment is great, but having a plan in place to combat them is even better. Podcast
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How to secure Exchange Server 2010 post deployment
So you’ve deployed Exchange 2010, but are you confident in its security? If you’re unsure, make certain you’ve checked off these seven items. Tip
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All Outlook 2010 Trust Center settings are not created equal
The Outlook 2010 Trust Center offers plenty of security settings to administrators. That doesn’t mean they’re all important though. Tip
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Don’t overlook security add-ons when troubleshooting Outlook issues
Third-party add-ons are supposed to aid and protect Outlook, right? They may be hurting more than they’re helping if not properly configured. Tip
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An overview of Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server
Take a deep dive into Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server and see how it helps defend Exchange 2010 from spam and malware attacks in multiple types of environments. Tip
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Six commonly overlooked Exchange security vulnerabilities
Think you’re taking the steps needed to fully secure Exchange? Think again. Tip
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tarpitting
Tarpitting is the practice of slowing the transmission of e-mail messages sent in bulk, as a means of thwarting spammers. The intent is to maintain a high quality of service for legitimate users while making the sending process impractical for spamme... Definition
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Optimizing the OWA experience
Improve OWA performance and protect users with custom configurations, some simple HTML code and an EMS command. Tutorial
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Addressing Outlook Web App 2010 security concerns
New, user-friendly features may make OWA 2010 more appealing, but with increased use comes increased security threats. Use these tactics to protect your network. Tip
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Free Exchange add-on picks up native spam filtering slack
It's no secret that Exchange administrators hate spam. Protect users with a free add-on that bolsters Exchange’s native spam filtering. Tip
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Exposing SMTP and IMAP’s security vulnerabilities in Exchange Server
Even though SMTP and IMAP have built-in features to protect Exchange’s external mail transmissions, both protocols are still susceptible to security vulnerabilities. See how easily both can be compromised. Tip
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Want to block spam and stop viruses before they reach your Exchange servers and Microsoft Outlook email clients? Find the spam and virus protection software tools, tips and tutorials you need here.