EOP resources for malware prevention

In light of the recent malware news, a couple of my colleagues put together a list of Exchange Online resources. This list is by no means definitive or complete, it is just a place to start when thinking about configuration options in Exchange Online Protection.

• EOP Best practices: includes how to create rules for extension blocking
• Use rules to block executable content
• Report any undetected malware to Microsoft
• Review information about Zero Hour Auto Purge (ZAP) (enabled by default for cloud mailboxes)
• Configure the anti-malware policy
• Utilize Advanced Threat Protection for safe links and safe attachments scanning
• More context and best practices around blocking executables from our Anti-Spam Product Manager, Terry Zink
• Educate end users around phishing

Stay safe out there!

Comments

• Anonymous
  May 15, 2017
  Good timing, as I've been scrambling all morning to find email best practices specific to this. As always, great post.
  • Anonymous
    May 15, 2017
    Thanks Matthew, much appreciated!