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email attachment policies
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Email attachment policies on WindowsForum.com cover Microsoft's expansion of blocked file types in Outlook to enhance security. Discussions focus on the addition of .library-ms and .search-ms extensions to the BlockedFileTypes list in Outlook on the Web and New Outlook for Windows, effective early July 2025. These policies aim to protect users from potential malware and security threats by preventing the delivery of dangerous attachments. The community explores the rationale behind these changes, their impact on enterprise IT workflows, and best practices for managing attachment security. Users share insights on configuring policies, handling false positives, and staying compliant with Microsoft's evolving security measures.
In a continuous effort to bolster email security, Microsoft has announced an expansion of its list of blocked file types for attachments in Outlook on the Web and the New Outlook for Windows. Starting in early July 2025, the company will add two new file extensions to the BlockedFileTypes list...