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TechWeb: Microsoft Delays Outlook Security Update

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 26, 2000

“Microsoft said new security features for its Outlook e-mail
program will be delayed until next week.”

“The Redmond, Wash., software maker said last week that it will
offer the Outlook e-mail security update in the wake of the
destructive “ILOVEYOU” virus that spread via the program. The
patch was scheduled to be available this week for Outlook 98 and
Outlook 2000 customers, but the company said it is withholding the
update to add capabilities.

“In response to customer and industry feedback, Microsoft said
it will add a set of administrative tools to the update to provide
system administrators with the ability to customize options for
users.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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