How do I report a spam or phishing email?

 

Question:

How do I report 'Spam' or 'Phishing'?

 

 

Answer:

All faculty, staff and students have the ability to report 'Spam' and 'Phishing' attempts directly to KnowBe4 via Microsoft Outlook.

 

Open 'Outlook':

1.  Launch your Microsoft Outlook Application.  

2.  Click the "Home" tab located on the top left of Outlook.  

Outlook "Home" Tab

 

3. Select the specific email your would like to report. Highlight it in order to only select the 'issue' email that will be submitted KnowBe4

4.  Once you select the email look for "Phishing Alert Report" tab (located on the top toolbar at the end of the row).

Outlook Navigation Bar with Phishing Alert Report Button.

5. Clicking "Phish Alert Report" opens the Phish Alert V2 panel on the right side. 

KnowBe4 Phishing Alert Report Button in Microsoft Outlook

6. Clicking "Phish Alert" button will report the phish or spam email. The email will be removed from your inbox.

7. Let 'Microsoft Reporting' do the rest!

 

Alternatively depending on the version of outlook you are running you can also take the steps below.

 

1.  Launch your Microsoft Outlook Application.  

2. View the email you would like to report.

Image of Email

3. There are some options on the top right of the email.

Options at top right of Email

4. Click on the option that appears to be a letter with a fishing hook.

Arrow Pointing at Phishing button

5. Once you have click on the above option you will be presented with the KnowBe4 Phish Alert.

Alert from KnowBe4 to report phishing Email

6. Make sure to click "Phish Alert" Once you have done this you have successfully reported a phishing Email.

Phish Alert Button

 

If you need further assistance, please use the following link to contact IT - Submit a service request.

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