If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Microsoft Exchange in Outlook 2007 Security Issue
I have noticed in Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Service Pack 2 on the following
Operating systems there is a small security risk for privacy of data. Vista Ultimate SP1 64 bit Windows XP Professional SP3 32 bit Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit edtition latest build. I setup an MS Exchange account, Setup successfully. Launch Outlook, Get a box wanting password which is good. But if I press cancel enough time and wait and my Outlook launches and all my mail is completely visible to anyone who wants to access private info. (Password Protecting the computer of course as work around) On Windows XP it will bring up the password box but also just shows you the email right away vs hiding it. Cancel enough times and you got full access to viewing all emails. Anyone else experiencing this? apologies for wrong thread area. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Microsoft Exchange in Outlook 2007 Security Issue
This is expected behavior because the data is coming from the offline
storage table (.OST) and not the Exchange server. "Michael Treadway" wrote in message ... I have noticed in Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Service Pack 2 on the following Operating systems there is a small security risk for privacy of data. Vista Ultimate SP1 64 bit Windows XP Professional SP3 32 bit Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit edtition latest build. I setup an MS Exchange account, Setup successfully. Launch Outlook, Get a box wanting password which is good. But if I press cancel enough time and wait and my Outlook launches and all my mail is completely visible to anyone who wants to access private info. (Password Protecting the computer of course as work around) On Windows XP it will bring up the password box but also just shows you the email right away vs hiding it. Cancel enough times and you got full access to viewing all emails. Anyone else experiencing this? apologies for wrong thread area. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Microsoft Exchange in Outlook 2007 Security Issue
Thanks Neo. I will keep with password protecting the computers as a security
measure. "neo [mvp outlook]" wrote: This is expected behavior because the data is coming from the offline storage table (.OST) and not the Exchange server. "Michael Treadway" wrote in message ... I have noticed in Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Service Pack 2 on the following Operating systems there is a small security risk for privacy of data. Vista Ultimate SP1 64 bit Windows XP Professional SP3 32 bit Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit edtition latest build. I setup an MS Exchange account, Setup successfully. Launch Outlook, Get a box wanting password which is good. But if I press cancel enough time and wait and my Outlook launches and all my mail is completely visible to anyone who wants to access private info. (Password Protecting the computer of course as work around) On Windows XP it will bring up the password box but also just shows you the email right away vs hiding it. Cancel enough times and you got full access to viewing all emails. Anyone else experiencing this? apologies for wrong thread area. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Microsoft Exchange in Outlook 2007 Security Issue
You should always lock the computer when away from the keyboard.
-- Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook] Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/ Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com Outlook Tips by email: EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange: You can access this newsgroup by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...s/default.mspx or point your newsreader to msnews.microsoft.com. "Michael Treadway" wrote in message ... Thanks Neo. I will keep with password protecting the computers as a security measure. "neo [mvp outlook]" wrote: This is expected behavior because the data is coming from the offline storage table (.OST) and not the Exchange server. "Michael Treadway" wrote in message ... I have noticed in Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Service Pack 2 on the following Operating systems there is a small security risk for privacy of data. Vista Ultimate SP1 64 bit Windows XP Professional SP3 32 bit Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit edtition latest build. I setup an MS Exchange account, Setup successfully. Launch Outlook, Get a box wanting password which is good. But if I press cancel enough time and wait and my Outlook launches and all my mail is completely visible to anyone who wants to access private info. (Password Protecting the computer of course as work around) On Windows XP it will bring up the password box but also just shows you the email right away vs hiding it. Cancel enough times and you got full access to viewing all emails. Anyone else experiencing this? apologies for wrong thread area. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|