IT Security

Reporting Security Concerns in Google Drive

This is a tutorial on reporting files shared in Google Drive, such as PDFs, images, and other files, that you suspect may be spam, a phishing attempt, some other violation of Google’s policies, or criminal activity.  Anything you report will be reviewed by Google to access the danger.

If something is particularly concerning please contact the Highline College ITS Help Desk. We can take steps to help prevent others from falling for phishing attacks.

• Note:  Anytime you report a contact, email, etc., the other person will not be told who reported them.
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Instructions – Reporting in Google Drive

Step 1

If you are on a a computer, go to Google Drive (will open a new tab).

Step 2

Right-click the file you want to report.

Step 3

Click ‘Report’ or ‘Block’ > ‘Report.’

Step 4

Choose the type of abuse found in the file. Each abuse type has a description to help you determine if the file has violated Google’s policies.

Step 5

Click ‘Submit Abuse Report.’

Questions?

• Please contact the Help Desk.