How to Block pdf file with password in exchange

evan 0 Reputation points
2023-05-10T04:07:21.75+00:00

i have done to configure mail rules in exchange server to block any attachment with password, but i still able to receive pdf file with password

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  1. Kael Yao-MSFT 37,496 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-05-11T02:14:16.7166667+00:00

    Hi @evan,

    I created and encrypted a pdf file in Word, and send a message with this pdf attachment.

    The mail flow rule did block the message.

    To me I suppose the cause may be with the pdf file's format, as according to this link: Use mail flow rules to inspect message attachments in Exchange Online

    This condition matches messages with attachments that are protected by a password. Password detection only works for Office documents, .zip files, and .7z files.

    Is this issue occurring to all encrypted pdf files?

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