Changing the action to take on infected email messages

By default, the Mail Threat Protection component automatically attempts to disinfect all infected email messages that are detected. If disinfection fails, the Mail Threat Protection component deletes the infected email messages.

To change the action to take on infected email messages:

1. In the main application window, click the Settings button.
2. In the application settings window, select Essential Threat Protection → Mail Threat Protection.
3. In the Action on threat detection section, select the action for Kaspersky Endpoint Security to perform when an infected message is detected:
   • Disinfect; delete if disinfection fails.

     If this option is selected, the Mail Threat Protection component automatically attempts to disinfect all infected email messages that are detected. If disinfection fails, the Mail Threat Protection component deletes the infected email messages.

   • Disinfect; block if disinfection fails.

     If this option is selected, the Mail Threat Protection component automatically attempts to disinfect all infected email messages that are detected. If disinfection fails, the Mail Threat Protection component blocks the infected email messages.

   • Block.

     If this option is selected, the Mail Threat Protection component automatically blocks all infected email messages without attempting to disinfect them.

4. Save your changes.

    

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