Spam email, while an abuse of email systems, is content neutral, unsolicited bulk mailings. The University utilizes the PureMessage spam and antivirus system. PureMessage actively quarantines email that has a 50-100% probability of being spam. Spam messages that you do receive should be deleted.
Abuse email relates to inappropriate behavior, such as ficticious compromised computer notices that encourage you to click something, or stalking and/or harassment type messages. If you receive one of these messages, forward it, as an attachment, to abuse@wmich.edu. For information on forwarding a message as an attachment, please see Forwarding Suspect Messages.
If you receive an email you suspect may be virus or malware-related, you may forward the message, as an attachment, to virus-checker@wmich.edu. For information on forwarding a message as an attachment, please see Forwarding Suspect Messages.
Questions should be directed to the OIT Help Desk, (269) 387-4357, option 1, or helpdesk@wmich.edu.
