PhishAlarm

How to Report a Phishing Email Using PhishAlarm

Phishing emails are one of the most common cyber threats – and they often appear more convincing than you might expect. These messages may come from unfamiliar senders, use urgent or alarming language, contain unexpected attachments, or ask for sensitive information like your username, password, or financial details.

At URI, the easiest and most effective way to report suspicious emails is through PhishAlarm, a tool integrated into your URI Gmail account.

Watch the video below to learn how to use PhishAlarm:

When you report a message through PhishAlarm:

• It’s sent directly to the ITS Information Security Office for review.
• If confirmed as phishing, the message will be blocked and automatically removed from other inboxes across campus.

Why it matters:

Reporting phishing attempts helps protect your personal information, prevents the spread of malicious content, and strengthens security for the entire URI community.

If you’re ever unsure whether an email is legitimate – don’t click it. Report it.