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How to Block Risky File Types in Exchange Online?

How to Block Risky File Types in Exchange Online?

Recently, there has been a sharp rise in the click rates of malicious attachments, exposing a critical vulnerability in email communication within organizations. Cybercriminals are increasingly using malicious attachments to launch attacks. To combat this growing threat and strengthen email protection in Exchange Online, it is crucial to block specific high-risk file types. Let’s get started with how to block specific file types in Exchange Online.   To block attachment file types in Exchange Online, the following two methods can... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
July 25, 2024
Manage Entra ID Delegated Permissions for Specific Users Using Microsoft Graph

Manage Entra ID Delegated Permissions for Specific Users Using Microsoft Graph

In Entra ID app registrations, understanding the difference between app and delegated permissions is crucial for secure and efficient access management.   Delegated permissions empower applications to access Microsoft 365 resources on behalf of a specific user, ensuring that the application acts within the confines of the user’s granted permissions.   However, application permissions allow an application to operate independently, without user authentication, giving it broader access to resources.  When it comes to security, delegated permissions hold the upper hand.... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
July 18, 2024
How to Recall Email Messages in Microsoft Outlook

How to Recall Email Messages in Microsoft Outlook

We’ve all experienced that heart-stopping moment after hitting ‘Send’ on an email, only to realize there was a mistake. Maybe you sent it to the wrong person, forgot an attachment, or included inaccurate information. Thankfully, Microsoft Outlook offers a solution: the Message Recall feature. In this blog, we’ll guide you through how to recall an email in Outlook and save yourself from potential email blunders.    What is Message Recall Feature in Outlook?  Message Recall is a feature in Microsoft... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
July 11, 2024
Set Up an Out of Office Status in Microsoft Teams

Set Up an Out of Office Status in Microsoft Teams

Let’s say you’re out all day attending an important conference💻 or heading out for a vacay 🏖 or won’t be available to communicate via Teams. When people send important messages in MS Teams, you must allot a separate time to reply to them regarding your availability.  To make this easier, users can set an out of office message in new MS Teams. Let’s dive into the blog.  What is an Out of Office Message?  An out of office (OOF/OOO) message,... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
July 4, 2024

Exchange Online

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How to Block Risky File Types in Exchange Online?

How to Block Risky File Types in Exchange Online?

Recently, there has been a sharp rise in the click rates of malicious attachments, exposing a critical vulnerability in email communication within organizations. Cybercriminals are increasingly using malicious attachments to launch attacks. To combat this growing threat and strengthen email protection in Exchange Online, it is crucial to block specific high-risk file types. Let’s get started with how to block specific file types in Exchange Online.   To block attachment file types in Exchange Online, the following two methods can... Read More Read More
How to Recall Email Messages in Microsoft Outlook

How to Recall Email Messages in Microsoft Outlook

We’ve all experienced that heart-stopping moment after hitting ‘Send’ on an email, only to realize there was a mistake. Maybe you sent it to the wrong person, forgot an attachment, or included inaccurate information. Thankfully, Microsoft Outlook offers a solution: the Message Recall feature. In this blog, we’ll guide you through how to recall an email in Outlook and save yourself from potential email blunders.    What is Message Recall Feature in Outlook?  Message Recall is a feature in Microsoft... Read More Read More
How to Block Emails from Onmicrosoft.com Domains

How to Block Emails from Onmicrosoft.com Domains

A notable challenge for Microsoft 365 admins worldwide is handling the surge of spam emails that appear as if they originated from legitimate onmicrosoft.com addresses📩. This tactic bypasses basic filters, making it critical for admins to have a multi-layered defense strategy🔒. As an administrator, you have several options to block unwanted incoming emails such as tenant allow/block list, anti-spam policies, and so on. To specifically block spam emails from the onmicrosoft.com domain, you can use Exchange Online transport rules.  In... Read More Read More

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Set Up an Out of Office Status in Microsoft Teams

Set Up an Out of Office Status in Microsoft Teams

Let’s say you’re out all day attending an important conference💻 or heading out for a vacay 🏖 or won’t be available to communicate via Teams. When people send important messages in MS Teams, you must allot a separate time to reply to them regarding your availability.  To make this easier, users can set an out of office message in new MS Teams. Let’s dive into the blog.  What is an Out of Office Message?  An out of office (OOF/OOO) message,... Read More Read More
Archive and Restore Channels in Microsoft Teams

Archive and Restore Channels in Microsoft Teams

Ever scrolled endlessly through a list of Microsoft Teams channels, desperately searching for the one you need? If so, you’re not alone. When teams collaborate and projects are finished, Teams channels can pile up, making it tough to find current information.  But fear not! Microsoft Teams’ archive feature, a previously missing feature in MS Teams, was rolled out in February 2024. Archiving channels on Teams web and Desktop app lets you keep all that valuable data – conversations, files, the whole history... Read More Read More
Check Teams Meeting Call Quality Using PowerShell

Check Teams Meeting Call Quality Using PowerShell

Microsoft Teams meetings/calls bring us collaborative experience and pave the way for increasing the productivity of an organization. However, it’s rare for a meeting call to conclude without someone mentioning issues like “poor audio quality,” “video buffering,” “poor network connection,” or “audio breaking up.” 💯  While these problems might seem minor, they can seriously impact both collaboration and productivity. That’s why it’s crucial for Microsoft Teams administrators and help desk members to monitor Teams meeting call quality and troubleshoot poor call... Read More Read More

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New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

Last year, Microsoft made Teams chat web links to open in MS Edge side-by-side view. Now this feature is getting integrated in the new Outlook for Windows as well (MC803892). In an upcoming rolling out between late July and late September 2024, Outlook web links from Azure Active Directory (AAD) accounts and Microsoft (MSA) accounts open directly in Microsoft Edge, displayed right next to your message.   Since the earlier change in MS Teams to open web links in Edge has already caused... Read More Read More
Improved Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Improved Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Ever felt like your SharePoint document libraries and OneDrive files were overflowing with outdated versions? Well, Microsoft heard your concerns regarding limited versioning and is introducing a much-needed upgrade to version history controls! With enhanced version history controls, admins can set smarter version deletion options and default organization limits to enhance data protection and storage management. The improved version history controls for SharePoint and OneDrive are in public preview now, followed by the general availability in late August 2024 (MC789209).  What is Version... Read More Read More
Follow a Meeting in New Outlook

Follow a Meeting in New Outlook

Have meetings in the queue📅? Can’t attend them all but still need to stay on top of things? Microsoft Teams and Outlook have a new feature to the rescue: Follow! With the Follow option, you can stay in the loop on meetings you miss. Previously, missing meetings meant missing out on crucial recaps and shared materials. But now, with this new option, you can stay updated on key decisions, access recordings, and shared materials – all without being on the... Read More Read More

Security

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Customize Meeting Invitations in Microsoft Teams

Customize Meeting Invitations in Microsoft Teams

As we know, Microsoft 365 company branding is an interesting feature that enables organizations to customize their login page. Apart from this, it also prevents phishing attacks as we include our organization logo, background image, username hint, text, color, and more. Since it is customized and varies for each organization, users can’t easily be exploited by intruders. Likewise, you can also customize the Teams meeting email invitations.  Admins can customize the company logo, legal disclaimer, help URLs, and invite text to users.... Read More Read More
A Guide to Disable ‘Stay Signed In’ Prompt in Microsoft 365

A Guide to Disable ‘Stay Signed In’ Prompt in Microsoft 365

The ‘Stay signed in?’ option reduces the number of times users are prompted to sign into Microsoft 365 services. This prompt was previously the ‘Keep me signed in’ (KMSI) checkbox, part of Microsoft 365 company branding. This convenient authentication interruption especially benefits users relying on services like SharePoint Online, which lacks dedicated desktop clients. However, enabling this option on public computers and closing the browser without signing out poses a significant security risk 😱. In such cases, the user’s account becomes vulnerable to... Read More Read More
Get Microsoft Graph Activity Logs Using Azure Portal

Get Microsoft Graph Activity Logs Using Azure Portal

Microsoft Graph is an interface that enables developers and admins to access and manage a wealth of data across Microsoft 365 services. Among its key features, activity logs play a crucial role in monitoring and maintaining Microsoft 365 security. Microsoft Graph activity logs (preview) enhance the security analysis by storing the logs in the Azure Log Analytics interface or enabling exporting them to Azure Storage for long-term storage. Additionally, the logs can be streamed via Azure Event Hubs to external... Read More Read More

SharePoint Online

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Improved Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Improved Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Ever felt like your SharePoint document libraries and OneDrive files were overflowing with outdated versions? Well, Microsoft heard your concerns regarding limited versioning and is introducing a much-needed upgrade to version history controls! With enhanced version history controls, admins can set smarter version deletion options and default organization limits to enhance data protection and storage management. The improved version history controls for SharePoint and OneDrive are in public preview now, followed by the general availability in late August 2024 (MC789209).  What is Version... Read More Read More
Create SharePoint Online Sites Using PowerShell – A Complete Guide

Create SharePoint Online Sites Using PowerShell – A Complete Guide

Imagine needing to create multiple SharePoint Online sites – each for a different team or project. Manually clicking through menus and configuring settings for each one can take hours and increase the risk of errors. Thankfully, there’s a better way! By using PowerShell, you can automate the entire site creation process in SharePoint Online. This blog post will guide you to create sites in SharePoint Online using PowerShell.   Prerequisites to Manage Site Creation in SharePoint Using PowerShell The two main requirements... Read More Read More
How to Create SPO Alerts on Files, Folders, Lists & Documents

How to Create SPO Alerts on Files, Folders, Lists & Documents

At the core of daily collaboration and content management in Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online document libraries play a central role. However, the concern arises when critical SPO documents are modified or deleted. This is especially true with the growing risk of external users accessing or modifying items through external sharing. To address this concern and stay informed about changes in your SharePoint documents, setting up SharePoint Online alerts becomes crucial. Let’s explore how to create SPO alerts on files, folders, lists,... Read More Read More

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Praba
July 25, 2024
How to Block Risky File Types in Exchange Online?

How to Block Risky File Types in Exchange Online?

Recently, there has been a sharp rise in the click rates of malicious attachments, exposing a critical vulnerability in email communication within organizations. Cybercriminals are increasingly using malicious attachments to launch attacks. To combat this growing threat and strengthen email protection in Exchange Online, it is crucial to block specific high-risk file types. Let’s get started with how to block specific file types in Exchange Online.   To block attachment file types in Exchange Online, the following two methods can... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Sudha
July 18, 2024
Manage Entra ID Delegated Permissions for Specific Users Using Microsoft Graph

Manage Entra ID Delegated Permissions for Specific Users Using Microsoft Graph

In Entra ID app registrations, understanding the difference between app and delegated permissions is crucial for secure and efficient access management.   Delegated permissions empower applications to access Microsoft 365 resources on behalf of a specific user, ensuring that the application acts within the confines of the user’s granted permissions.   However, application permissions allow an application to operate independently, without user authentication, giving it broader access to resources.  When it comes to security, delegated permissions hold the upper hand.... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
July 11, 2024
How to Recall Email Messages in Microsoft Outlook

How to Recall Email Messages in Microsoft Outlook

We’ve all experienced that heart-stopping moment after hitting ‘Send’ on an email, only to realize there was a mistake. Maybe you sent it to the wrong person, forgot an attachment, or included inaccurate information. Thankfully, Microsoft Outlook offers a solution: the Message Recall feature. In this blog, we’ll guide you through how to recall an email in Outlook and save yourself from potential email blunders.    What is Message Recall Feature in Outlook?  Message Recall is a feature in Microsoft... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Aima
July 4, 2024
Set Up an Out of Office Status in Microsoft Teams

Set Up an Out of Office Status in Microsoft Teams

Let’s say you’re out all day attending an important conference💻 or heading out for a vacay 🏖 or won’t be available to communicate via Teams. When people send important messages in MS Teams, you must allot a separate time to reply to them regarding your availability.  To make this easier, users can set an out of office message in new MS Teams. Let’s dive into the blog.  What is an Out of Office Message?  An out of office (OOF/OOO) message,... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Kavya
June 28, 2024
Connect-Entra (Microsoft.Graph.Entra)

Connect-Entra (Microsoft.Graph.Entra)

The Connect-Entra cmdlet is used to connect to Microsoft Entra PowerShell module. You must install Microsoft Entra PowerShell module to use this cmdlet. Else, you will receive the error: “The term ‘Connect-Entra’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable Program”  NOTE: You can use the Connect-Entra cmdlet to connect both v1.0 (General Availability) and Entra beta PowerShell module.   This module supports several authentication scenarios depending on your use case such as: delegated (interactive) and app-only (noninteractive).     Syntax Connect-Entra... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Aima
June 27, 2024
How to Block Emails from Onmicrosoft.com Domains

How to Block Emails from Onmicrosoft.com Domains

A notable challenge for Microsoft 365 admins worldwide is handling the surge of spam emails that appear as if they originated from legitimate onmicrosoft.com addresses📩. This tactic bypasses basic filters, making it critical for admins to have a multi-layered defense strategy🔒. As an administrator, you have several options to block unwanted incoming emails such as tenant allow/block list, anti-spam policies, and so on. To specifically block spam emails from the onmicrosoft.com domain, you can use Exchange Online transport rules.  In... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Praba
June 25, 2024
New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

Last year, Microsoft made Teams chat web links to open in MS Edge side-by-side view. Now this feature is getting integrated in the new Outlook for Windows as well (MC803892). In an upcoming rolling out between late July and late September 2024, Outlook web links from Azure Active Directory (AAD) accounts and Microsoft (MSA) accounts open directly in Microsoft Edge, displayed right next to your message.   Since the earlier change in MS Teams to open web links in Edge has already caused... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
June 20, 2024
Get OneDrive Site URLs for Users Using PowerShell

Get OneDrive Site URLs for Users Using PowerShell

Do you need to compile a list of all your organization’s OneDrive site URLs for users? This can be helpful for administrative tasks, permissions management, or user migration projects. Fear not, this blog will equip you with several methods to retrieve the list of OneDrive URLs for users in the organization. Whether you’re dealing with a single user in distress or need to access a comprehensive list of URLs, we’ve got you covered!    Shortened URLs for OneDrive Web  Firstly,... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Sruthy
June 13, 2024
How to Add a Shared Mailbox to Outlook Profile as a Secondary Account?

How to Add a Shared Mailbox to Outlook Profile as a Secondary Account?

Microsoft 365 shared mailboxes grant delegated access to users in the organization for various purposes like customer interactions, troubleshooting, etc. These mailboxes are either auto-mapped or manually added to the users’ Outlook profile for easy access to send, receive, or reply to emails. However, adding a shared mailbox in this manner doesn’t enable users to receive event reminders from the mailbox. This might lead to missing important meetings or crucial events. To avoid this, shared mailboxes must be added as a... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Praba
June 6, 2024
Search for Email Messages Using New-ComplianceSearch Cmdlet

Search for Email Messages Using New-ComplianceSearch Cmdlet

Managing compliance in the vast world of Microsoft 365 can seem like navigating an ocean without a map. That’s where the New-ComplianceSearch cmdlet comes in, a newer version of the Search-Mailbox cmdlet. The New-ComplianceSearch cmdlet is a powerful tool in the Microsoft Security & Compliance center that allows administrators to run compliance searches across their organization’s data. From emails to documents stored in SharePoint or OneDrive, this cmdlet enables you to ensure that all your data complies with regulatory standards. ... Read More Read More

Exchange Online