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Security Settings
Outlook Security Settings! What? Don't
laugh, really they do have some security settings, and
they can be helpful in removing some of the dangers of
using this program. We often see Outlook being the
subject of numerous virus attacks and one would think
that there is no security on this program. Microsoft
does update security patches for all its programs and
I would recommend you go to Windows
Updates. This will not only update your Outlook
Express program, but all your Microsoft products.
Now, onto the security settings for Outlook Express.
Step One:
Go to Tools--->Options
and click. Then click on the security tab in the
options box.
Step Two:
Now, there
are a few things you can do here. The first section
deals with Virus Protection. Security Zones are
pages that you've deemed safe to visit. When you
have Internet zone clicked you'll be able to go to any
webpage and it makes it easier. The Restricted tab
will only open pages from sites that are safe and in your
restricted list.
The next
section that reads, "Warn me when other applications
try to send mail as me" definitely click this box.
This will help prevent programs or viruses from sending
out emails using your account. It will help stop
the spread of auto-send viruses.
The next
box, "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened
that could potentially be a virus" this was just
added to Outlook Express 6.0 but a very nice addition
to the program. It will prevent certain types of
programs from being downloaded on your computer and would
reduce the risk of you accidentally downloading a virus.
Secure Mail:
This section
deals with getting electronic ID's, etc. this is
an extreme security protection that you wouldn't need.
But if you are dealing with information that is very sensitive,
you can get a digital id from any number of sources, just
click Get Digital ID. That will give you a bunch
of places that will give you an id. The bottom two
buttons leave unchecked unless you intend to get a Digital
ID. This is not really for the average user and
unless you're dealing with very sensitive information,
it isn't needed.
There are
all the security settings Outlook Express has. This
doesn't mean that your email client will be 100% secure.
You should still have an antivirus program, and you shouldn't
download any attachments. This also doesn't mean
that security holes in Outlook will not be found.
So, make sure to keep your Windows always updated! |
