Phish Alert Guide

Phish Alert Button (PAB)

As you know, it is imperative that we remain vigilant to combat ongoing phishing and security attacks. You are a key part of Heifer’s multi-tiered security approach. To help you report phishing e-mail, IT is launching a new, easy to use, cyber security tool called the Phish Alert Button (PAB).

PAB will be available on all platforms; Outlook, Outlook for Mac, Outlook for iOS, and Outlook for Android.

When do you use it?

Anytime you believe you have received a phishing email or any potentially dangerous email, click the PAB. Any emails you report using the PAB will be automatically deleted from your inbox. The emails you report will also be forwarded to a designated contact within IT for analysis, no need to contact Tech Support.

How do you use it?

Outlook (PC and Mac)

1. In Outlook, Phish Alert is easily accessible from the Ribbon. Simply highlight an e-mail or open an e-mail, then click the Phish Alert button in the Ribbon.

2. A prompt will ask you if you are sure you want to report the email as a phishing email. Click the Phish Alert button to report the email.

Outlook mobile app (iOS)

1.      On any open email, tap the three dots at the top-right of the screen.

2.      The Phish Alert add-in will appear. Tap the Phish Alert add-in.

3.      A prompt will ask you if you are sure you want to report the email as a phishing email. Tap the Phish Alert button to report the email.

4.      If you have successfully reported a simulated phishing email sent on behalf of your organization, a congratulatory message will display. Click OK to close it.

Outlook mobile app (Android)

1. On any open email, tap the three dots at the top-right of the screen.

2. The Phish Alert add-in will appear. Tap the Phish Alert add-in.

3. A prompt will ask you if you are sure you want to report the email as a phishing email. Tap the Phish Alert button to report the email.

4. If you have successfully reported a simulated phishing email sent on behalf of your organization, a congratulatory message will display. Click OK to close it.