Mike Tech Show Podcast MTS-2025-02-20 #938
Feb 21, 2025
Explore the wild world of email troubleshooting, featuring a gripping tale of account compromise and teamwork with Microsoft Support. Discover the technical intricacies behind a 60 terabyte drive and learn key password reset strategies. Delve into security tips that highlight the risks of LOLbins and the significance of Windows 11 configurations. Wrap up with a heartfelt thank you to listeners and sneak peeks at future discussions on email migration and expert guest tips.
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Email Hack and Microsoft Block
- Mike Smith received a referral from an attorney client about a hacked email.
- Microsoft blocked sending due to spam, but a rule hid the notifications.
Check for Blacklisted IPs
- Check for blacklisted IPs if emails aren't being received despite correct DNS records.
- A static IP can resolve blacklisting issues stemming from shared subnets.
Listener Suggestion
- Jerry suggested checking the Microsoft account type and for distribution groups.
- The client had Microsoft 365 Business Standard, but this wasn't the source of the problem.