Phishing Alarm Button: Finding and Using the Phish Alarm

Summary

This article is designed to assist in utilizing the Phish Alarm through Outlook.

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Question

How do I use the Phish Alarm feature in Outlook?

Answer

Report Phishing Emails with One-Click  Phish Alarm logo

You can report phishing emails with one easy click directly in Outlook (desktop application or the online version) using the PhishAlarm® email reporting button.  The PhishAlarm reporting button will submit the email to our phishing tools and return confirmation on the legitimacy of the threat.

If you do not see the Phish Alarm Button, follow the steps to make it easily accessible.

Locating the Report Phish Button in the Outlook Desktop Application

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. If using the simplified ribbon, click the drop-down arrow on the right hand side.
  3. Select “Classic Ribbon” from the menu.

  1. Once using the classic ribbon, the button will appear on the right hand side as shown below.

Locating the Report Phish Button in the Outlook Browser Application

  1. Navigate to the Penguin Portal.
  2. Log into Office 365.
  3. Open the settings menu.

  1. Select “View All Outlook Settings”

  1. Choose “Customize Actions” from the menu on the left.

  1. Scroll down and make sure the box next to “Report Phish” is checked under the “Message Surface” options.

  1. The Report Phish button should now appear in emails as shown below.

Report Phishing Emails in the Outlook Desktop Application

  1. Open Outlook
  2. Open an email.
  3. Click the Report Phish button to report a suspicious email.

After the Phish alarm Button is selected you will receive a verification notice that the suspicious Email was sent for analysis.

 

Report Phishing Emails in the Outlook Web Application

 

  1. Navigate to the Penguin Portal.
  2. Log into Office 365.
  3. Open an email.
  4. To report it as phishing select the Report Phish Email Button.

After the Phish alarm Button is selected you will receive a verification notice that the suspicious Email was sent for analysis.

 

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Article ID: 136963
Created
Mon 3/7/22 3:17 PM
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Tue 11/19/24 4:22 PM