To further strengthen the College’s security, Information Technology will be implementing a Phish Alert Button (PAB) in Outlook. This will make it easier for you to report those emails you suspect are malicious, like phishing or spear phishing emails.
How do I know what to report?
You should only report messages you suspect are malicious, like phishing or spear phishing emails. Reporting annoying messages, like spam, to IT will waste their time and resources.
- Spam is unsolicited and unwanted email, typically sent to try to sell you something. While it is often annoying and misleading, it is rarely malicious. Simply delete it!
- Phishing messages are bulk emails, typically appearing to be from a reputable source, that ask you to take a specific action that can cause damage to you or your organization. These messages are malicious. Report it with the PAB!
- Spear phishing emails are targeted attacks on a person or organization, occurring after detailed research in order to make them seem especially real. These messages are extremely malicious and can lead to very damaging consequences. Report it with the PAB!
Where do I find the PAB in Outlook?
This button will allow users to report possible phishing emails that they have received to IT personnel, who will then be able to further investigate the email. By using this button, we all will be able to help mitigate the risk of cyberattacks to our college.