Information:
Attachment defense is used to protect email boxes from malicious attachments in emails. By default this option is not enabled and is only available with certain packages. Below is a simple set of instructions on how to enable the feature and how to trust an email address to bypass Attachment Defense.
1- Login to Proofpoint Essentials using the appropriate login portal for your tenant
- https://moduscloud.cloud-protect.net/app/login.php
- https://moduscloudeu.cloud-protect.net/app/login.php
- https://us5.proofpointessentials.com
2- Once logged in select ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT - FEATURES then select the option ENABLE ATTACHMENT DEFENSE.
3- Click SAVE to apply changes.
4- To access the Attachment Defense option click on MALICIOUS CONTENT then ATTACHMENT DEFENSE.
5- By default the Attachment Defense is applied to all inbound emails unless indicated otherwise by adding the users email address in the safe senders list and clicking UPDATE.
6- If you have any questions or concerns please contact our support team at 514-845-8474 or email us at support@vircom.com.