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NOTE
An email notification is always sent when an update fails.
12. To check for and download updates immediately, click Download updates.
13. Click Apply.
6.4 Email Exploit Engine
The Email Exploit Engine blocks exploits embedded in an email that can execute on the recipient’s
machine either when the user receives or opens the email. An exploit uses known vulnerabilities in
applications or operating systems to compromise the security of a system. For example, execute a
program or command, or install a backdoor.
6.4.1 Configuring the Email Exploit Engine
1. Go to Email Security>EmailExploit Engine.
Screenshot 48: Email Exploit configuration
2. From the General tab, select whether to scan inbound and/or outbound emails.
Option Description
Check inbound emails Select this option to scan incoming emails
Check outbound emails Select this option to scan outgoing emails