Description
In Outlook, rules are automated actions that you can set up to manage your emails based on specific conditions. These rules can be used to automatically move, flag, forward, categorize, or even delete messages, helping you organize your inbox and save time.
Scammers and attackers can indeed exploit Microsoft Outlook by adding malicious rules to your account. These rules are designed to manipulate your email flow, often with the goal of stealing your information or using your account for further malicious activities. If this happens, we recommend checking your email rules in Outlook and deleting any that were not set up by you. Please also ensure that you change your password.
By following the instructions below, you can easily delete wanted and/or unwanted rules from your Outlook email account.
Instructions
Outlook Desktop:
1. Click File on the Home ribbon.
2. In the left navigation pane, click Manage Rules & Alerts.
3. In the Rules and Alerts dialog box, on the Email Rules tab, Look for rule(s) that you would like to delete, or one that sends all incoming mail to the Deleted folder.
4. Check the box next to the rule you would like to delete. Click the 
button. Select Apply > OK.
Outlook on the Web:
1. At the top right-hand corner, select Settings 
.
2. Select Mail > Rules.
3. Look for rule(s) that you would like to delete, or one that sends all incoming mail to the Deleted folder.
4. Once you select the rule you want to delete, either click the three small dots, or click the expansion arrow. Click the 
Delete button.
Additional Information
For additional assistance, please contact IT Support Services at 531-622-2900 or ITSupportServices@mccneb.edu.