KnowBe4 Extends Phish Alert Button to Microsoft Teams

Event summary

  • KnowBe4 launched Phish Alert Button (PAB) for Microsoft Teams on March 23, 2026.
  • The tool enables one-click reporting of suspicious messages within Teams, extending capabilities previously limited to email.
  • Over 100 million users already utilize KnowBe4’s PAB for email phishing reports.
  • The integration aims to address growing cyber threats targeting collaboration platforms.

The big picture

KnowBe4’s move reflects the shifting landscape of cyber threats from traditional email to collaboration tools. As remote work and digital communication expand, securing platforms like Microsoft Teams has become critical. The integration aligns with broader industry trends toward unified security postures that encompass multiple communication channels.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace
How quickly organizations integrate the PAB for Teams into their security protocols.
Threat Evolution
Whether cybercriminals adapt tactics to evade detection through Teams-based reporting.
Competitive Response
How rival security firms react with similar integrations for collaboration platforms.

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