If your inbox is a mess this Monday, you’re not alone. Microsoft Outlook users are complaining online about apparent problems with their junk email filters. That means you’re inundated with spam that would normally be redirected.
Twitter user @bdsams(opens in new tab) For example, I posted what appeared to be his inbox, which was chock-full of obvious junk. We’re talking about email addresses composed of random numbers, fake security messages, and outright phishing attempts.
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Not sure what is causing the problem or when it will be resolved. Mashable reached out to Microsoft for clarification and details, but did not hear back immediately. We will update the story with comments from the company and as needed.
Tom Warren of The Verge wrote in his Outlook inbox:(opens in new tab) had 20 spam messages this morning and had been intruding all morning. A trip to Twitter reveals that Warren isn’t alone in that matter
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British author and historian Harry Rubenhold twitter(opens in new tab)“We are firing. Someone please stop!”
Maintaining a neat inbox is important, especially when it comes to work. Hopefully there will be more details and some fixes for the obvious issues soon.
