Web Content Filter Catching Non-Browser Traffic

robertcozby

Hello,

My firewall's Web Content Filter is catching traffic that appears to be generated by simply opening emails (NOT clicking any links).  It does not coincide with any browser activity.  I didn't know this was even possible.  Is there a way to pinpoint which emails are doing this?

I'm a novice working toward my CompTIA A+, so elementary explanations are appreciated!  Thanks

robertcozby

I'm wondering if there's a configuration in Outlook that somehow engages emails more . . . intimately than the default read options?  One particular offending workstation has had problems with embedded links on Phishing Tests in the past and I'm 99% sure the user hasn't been doing anything except opening the email.

If anyone has encountered anything like this before, I would love to hear about your experience.

JDMurray

There are email security solutions that work with MS Exchange to identify and trap phishing email before they get to the user's inbox. You should look server-side for security rather than for a feature built into the Outlook client.