how to stop unauthorized entries to calander

Question

I regularly get spam diary entries threatening that my account has been blocked.

Ho do I identify as spam and block future entries?

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your question. I understand how worrying it is to see unauthorized or spam calendar entries appear, especially when they contain threats or warnings about your account being blocked.

These entries usually happen because Outlook is set to automatically add events from emails, which spammers exploit by sending fake invitations that appear directly on your calendar. Removing them and preventing future ones typically involves turning off automatic event additions, deleting the spam invites without interacting, and blocking or reporting the sender. Guidance from Microsoft Q&A recommends deleting spam entries, adjusting calendar permissions, and preventing invites from unknown senders. Security experts also advise disabling automatic addition of events from email in Outlook settings to prevent future unwanted entries. [learn.microsoft.com] [malwarebytes.com]

You can do this by going to Outlook settings and turning off “Automatically add events from email.” This stops spam invites from populating your calendar even if the email lands in your spam folder. It’s also helpful to right‑click the event and report it as junk to improve Microsoft’s filtering.

May I ask whether you are using Outlook on the web, the desktop version, or the new Outlook? This will help me guide you to the exact steps for your version.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Best Regards,

Noel

Answer 2

To stop unauthorized entries in your calendar and identify spam diary entries, you can follow these steps:

1. Check Calendar Permissions: Ensure that your calendar is not shared with anyone who shouldn't have access. You can adjust sharing settings in your calendar application.
2. Report Spam Entries: If you receive spam calendar entries, you can often mark them as spam or delete them. In Outlook, for instance, you can right-click on the entry and select "Delete" or "Remove from Calendar".
3. Block Invitations from Unknown Senders: Adjust your settings to block calendar invitations from unknown senders. This may involve changing your calendar settings to only accept invitations from contacts in your address book.
4. Use Filters: Set up filters in your email application to automatically delete or move calendar invitations that meet certain criteria (like those containing specific keywords related to spam).
5. Review Security Settings: Ensure that your account security settings are robust. Enable two-factor authentication and regularly update your password to enhance security against unauthorized access.

By following these steps, you can reduce the chances of receiving spam entries and better manage your calendar.

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References:

• About anti-spam settings
• Frequently asked questions - Anti-spam protection