How to Report Phishing Emails Using Phish Alert

Learn how to quickly and easily report phishing emails with the KnowBe4 PhishAlert Button. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to ensure your inbox stays protected from malicious content.

Dakota Kuhel
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Microsoft Outlook

Reporting a Suspected Phishing Email

First, you must select the email you suspect is Phishing.

Click the PAB \[Phish Alert Button\] in the top right of the preview pane.

Click "Phish Alert".\ (Sometimes this screen takes a few seconds for the blue "Phish Alert" button to appear.)

Click "OK"

I Do Not See the PAB

If you do not see the PAB in the top right of the preview pane. It is also in the Ribbon at the top.

If you cannot find the Phish Alert Button \[PAB\] in the top ribbon. In the top right of the preview pane, click "Apps" (It looks like a waffle.)

The "Phish Alert" button should show here. Click it and follow the prompts.