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