As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach their end-of-support milestone in October 2025, privacy-conscious organisations worldwide face a pivotal decision about the future of their email infrastructure. The retirement of these long-standing Microsoft staples isn’t simply a technical update—it's...
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As Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 approach their end-of-support dates on October 14, 2025, organizations must proactively plan to ensure their email systems remain secure, compliant, and functional. For privacy-conscious organizations, this transition presents both challenges and...
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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...
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Rocketseed has announced new enhancements for its Microsoft 365 email signature management add-in, aimed specifically at improving the mobile experience for both senders and recipients. Here’s a summary of the main points from the release:
Key Enhancements:
Signature on Compose for Mobile...
Implementing Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) in Microsoft 365 is a critical step toward enhancing email security by preventing domain spoofing and phishing attacks. However, the process is fraught with challenges that can complicate deployment and...
Microsoft has once again placed its commitment to refining cloud management tools into action, introducing a sweeping redesign to one of the most heavily used components in Exchange Online: Message Trace. This update, which began rolling out earlier this month, promises to overhaul how...
In an era where digital communication forms the backbone of professional and personal life, email security has surged in prominence. Cyberattacks leveraging email as a gateway—whether through phishing, malware, or advanced social engineering—have repeatedly made headlines, affecting...
Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding significant changes to High Volume Email (HVE) within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem has sent ripples through the IT community, especially among organizations that rely heavily on email automation for communication both internally and externally. This newly...
Microsoft has recently announced significant changes to its High Volume Email (HVE) service within Microsoft 365, alongside an extension of support for Basic Authentication until September 2028. These updates are designed to provide organizations with additional time to transition to more secure...
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Exchange Online, a critical part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, has once again found itself under scrutiny following another high-profile incident involving its anti-spam detection systems. Beginning on April 25, a wave of Gmail emails intended for Exchange Online users were suddenly and...
Recently, Microsoft found itself in a bit of a pickle with its November 2024 security updates for Exchange Server. The plan was simple: patch some pressing vulnerabilities that could leave users exposed to cyber threats. Instead, the results were far less than ideal, causing havoc for many...