#BeCyberSmart: Report Phishing and Security Threats

Cybersecurity is a team effort, and we’re grateful for your help keeping our school district safe! Phishing emails and other cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, but by staying alert and reporting suspicious activity, you help protect our students, staff, and systems.

Reporting phishing emails is crucial for protecting students, staff, and sensitive data. These emails often attempt to steal login credentials, access financial information, or install malicious software. If left unreported, phishing attacks can spread quickly, compromise entire networks, and disrupt learning. By reporting suspicious emails, I.T.S. can take swift action to block threats, educate, and strengthen the district’s cybersecurity.

How to Spot a Phishing Email:

• Unexpected Emails – Be wary of messages from unknown senders or those claiming to be from IT, HR, or a colleague but seem out of character.
• Urgent or Threatening Language—Scammers try to create panic by saying your account will be locked or that you must act immediately.
• Suspicious Links and Attachments—Hover over links (without clicking!) to check where they really lead. If they look odd, don’t click!
• Requests for Personal Information – Legitimate organizations won’t ask for passwords, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive details via email.
• Spelling and Grammar Errors – Many phishing emails have noticeable typos or awkward wording.

If you receive a suspicious email or notice anything unusual, report it to I.T.S. immediately! In Gmail, you can mark the email as phishing or spam. Your quick action helps us block threats before they can cause harm.

CyberSmart Thank Yous

To show our appreciation, we’re giving out CyberSmart Thank Yous—and yes, they come with a sweet treat like Swedish Fish or Smarties! Check out our data from just the last six months. Thank you to these TSD employees for helping us find, delete, and protect from phishing and scam emails.

To get a CyberSmart Thank You, report spam or other cybersecurity issues to helpdesk@tsd.org. If you see something suspicious, please report it!