Updates to External Email Warning in Outlook - New Report Phish Feature
As part of our ongoing commitment to protect our community from phishing and other email-based threats, the University of Miami (UM) has updated the external email subject line and banner that appears on emails in Outlook originating from any non-UM email address.
Beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 5 p.m., you will start seeing the updated subject line and a new "Report Phish" button embedded within the banner to quickly report a suspicious email. These enhancements are designed to help you identify and report suspicious messages more easily and strengthen our collective security posture.
Why this update matters:
These enhancements are intended as a precaution to protect both you and the University, since malware and phishing attacks from external senders can spread rapidly and potentially compromise our entire network.
The updated subject line and embedded reporting feature provide a visual signal to:
- Pause and confirm the legitimacy of emails coming from outside UM.
- Avoid clicking links or opening attachments unless you trust the sender and expect the message.
- Verify that messages claiming to come from UM departments or leadership are not actually external impersonations.
- Report suspicious emails by using the "Report Phish" button embedded within the external email banner, the "Report Phish" button on your toolbar, or forward them to phish@miami.edu.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the IT Service Desk—available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you for your continued vigilance in keeping the University of Miami secure.
