The App Reporting feature allows you to quickly and securely report suspicious SMS, or calls to your organisation’s Security Operations Center (SOC).
🚀 1: Launch the revel8 Reporter
Launch the revel8 Reporter app on your mobile device
Tap
Get Startedto begin the setup process
📞 2: Grant Notification Permissions
The app will request permission to send notifications about reports and missed simulations. Select your preferred notification option:
Allow: Receive all notifications immediatelyAllow in Scheduled Summary: Receive notifications in daily summariesDon't Allow: No notifications (not recommended)Tap
Continueto proceed
⚙️ 3: Enable Call/Reporting Extensions
3.1 Enable Reporting Extension:
The app requires enabling the iOS reporting extension to report suspicious calls and SMS. Follow these instructions:
Open the
Settings appon your deviceNavigate to:
Apps > Phone > SMS/Call ReportingSelect
revel8 Reporterfrom the list
3.2 Enable Call Blocking Extension:
The app requires enabling the iOS call blocking & identifiaction extension to be able to block or warn users about suspicious calls and SMS.
Quick setup
Open the
Settingson the revel8 Reporter AppClick on
Open iOS Settings
Or set it up manually:
Open the
Settings appon your deviceNavigate to:
Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & IdentificationSelect
revel8 Reporterfrom the list
📱 4. Reporting Suspicious Calls and SMS/MMS
4.1 Report Suspicious Calls:
Open the
Phone appGo to the
RecentslistSwipe left on an item and tap Report or tap the hand symbol ✋
4.2 Report Suspicious SMS/MMS:
Open the
Messages appGo to a
conversationLong pressthe message and tap More...Tap the
Report Messagebutton at the bottom
Tap Finish to complete the initial setup
❗ 5: Access Main Features
After setup, you'll land on the
ReportsscreenInitial state will show
Nothing reported yetThis screen will display all your submitted reports once you start reporting suspicious communications
Access the main menu (hamburger icon ☰) to navigate between sections:
Overview:Dashboard with report statisticsManual Reporting:Submit reports manuallyInstructions:Review reporting guidelines anytimeSettings: Manage app preferences and notification settingsLog Out:Sign out of your account (shows current user)
✍️ 6: Manual Reporting within the App
If you prefer to report manually or need to report a communication that's not in your recent list:
6.1 Manual SMS Reports:
Select
Channel: TapSMSEnter
Phone Number: Input the suspicious sender's number (e.g., +49 123 4567890)Select
Received at: Choose the date and exact time when you received the messageTap
Report Message
6.2 Manual Call Reports:
Select
Channel: TapCallEnter
Phone Number:Input the suspicious caller's numberSelect
Received at: Choose the date and time of the callTap
Report Call
⚠️ 7: Important Notes
Extension Required: The iOS SMS/Call Reporting extension must be enabled for automatic reporting functionality - if reports aren't submitting, verify the revel8 Reporter extension is selected in iOS Settings
Privacy: All reports are submitted securely to help improve security awareness training
Notifications: Check that notification permissions are granted for real-time alerts, they can also be modified later in iOS Settings
Internet connection: Ensure you have an active internet connection for report submission