KnowBe4 Extends Phish Alert Button to Microsoft Teams
Event summary
- KnowBe4 launched its Phish Alert Button (PAB) for Microsoft Teams on March 24, 2026.
- The tool enables one-click reporting of suspicious messages within Teams, extending capabilities previously limited to email.
- Over 100 million users have access to KnowBe4's phishing reporting tools across email and now Teams.
The big picture
As cybercriminals shift tactics beyond email to collaboration tools, KnowBe4 is addressing a critical gap in workplace security. The move reflects broader industry trends toward securing multi-channel communication platforms amid rising social engineering threats. With over 70,000 organizations using its platform, KnowBe4's expansion into Teams positions it as a key player in the evolving human risk management space.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly organizations will integrate the Phish Alert Button into their Microsoft Teams workflows.
- Security Effectiveness
- Whether this tool will significantly reduce phishing incidents in collaboration platforms.
- Competitive Response
- How competitors like Proofpoint or Mimecast may react to KnowBe4's expanded security capabilities.
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