Outlook.com users get flooded with spam, but 2 fixes are in place

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Published onJune 1, 2016

published onJune 1, 2016

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If you’re an Outlook.com user, you may have received a lot of spam in your inbox over the last few hours. It’s not clear if Outlook.com spam filters have been down for all users of the service, but Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and has been hard at work to implement some fixes since yesterday.

According to a report from CNNT (viaWindows Central), the spam emails started to spread on Tuesday around noon (3PM eastern time). Later that day, Microsoft released an explanation on thecompany’s service portal for Outlook.com:

“We’re implementing two fixes. One will provide short term relief preventing spam reaching your inbox. The second will be a longer term fix which should stop spam reaching our infrastructure.

The problem now seems to have been resolved according to the latest status update. Microsoft has yet to reveal the full details about this spam flood, but we’re glad the company was quick to fix it. Was your Outlook.com inbox hit by spam? Please let us know in the comments it the problem has now been fixed for you.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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