Changes to Email Attachments containing Excel and PowerPoint file types

Please see the following Information Technology Services (ITS) scheduled maintenance:

Start Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022
Start time:  8:00 P.M.
End time:  9:00 P.M.

The following work is being completed: ITS will be allowing Excel Macro (XLSM) and PowerPoint Macro (PPTM) attachments through Proofpoint and the Office 365 Default Malware Filter. In both cases, a banner will be added warning that macro files are being delivered.

Duration of impact: None.

All affected groups: Email Users.

All processes affected: Email.

Follow-up steps customers need to take: None.

For questions/assistance, contact: Crimson Service Desk via email at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu , by phone at (509) 335-4357, or online at crimsonservicedesk.wsu.edu.