Phishing is when cyber criminals send official-looking emails, attempting to fool you into disclosing your personal information or infecting your device with malware or ransomware. The Report Phishing button makes it easy for you to report any suspicious emails sent to your inbox. Even if you are not sure, it is better to report it and have the message checked for safety first.
In addition, just because you may easily identify a phishing attempt, you should still report it rather than delete it. What might be obvious to you may not be to another individual, and reporting the phish will allow us to remove it from everyone's Villanova email inbox before someone takes the bait.
Simple tips to avoid phishing attacks:
- Think before you click
- Be Skeptical of unsolicited outreach
- When in doubt, Report the Phish
Where to Find the Report Phishing Button
Classic Outlook for Windows
Simplified Ribbon: Click the Shield con in the ribbon, then select Report Phishing.
Classic Ribbon: Click the Report button in the ribbon, then select Report Phishing.
New Outlook for Windows
Simplified Ribbon: Click the Shield icon, then select Report Phishing.
Classic Ribbon: Click the Report button, then select Report Phishing.
Outlook for Mac
Select the email to report, click the Report button, then Report Phishing.
Outlook on the Web
Simplified Ribbon: Click the Shield icon, then select Report Phishing.
Classic Ribbon: Click the Report button, then select Report Phishing.
Outlook for iOS
Open the message and click on the three dots at the top of the screen. Select Report Phishing.
Outlook for Android
Click on the three dots, select Report junk, then click on Phishing.
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