Phishing email not detected

Problem

Phishing email was not properly detected and reached your inbox.

Environment

  • Admin console

Solution

Enable Safety settings by following the steps described below:
  1. Log in to the Admin console.
  2. Navigate to Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > Safety.
  3. Scroll down and click Spoofing and authentication.
  4. Click the checkbox in the available options (Protect against inbound emails spoofing your domain).
  5. Choose the action Move emails to spam or Quarantine.
  6. Save changes.

Cause

The option selected in the Safety settings were set to Leave email in inbox and show warning.