Over the past few weeks, there has been a rise in phishing emails targeting TDSB staff. IT Services has been working to block these email messages, as well as disabling the accounts of the affected users.
Phishing
The activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company
Remember these three rules to stay safe online:
Rule Number One:
-Stop, look, think!
-Use that delete key!
Rule Number Two:
-Do I spot a Red Flag?
-Verify suspicious email with the sender via a different medium.
Rule Number Three:
-"When in doubt, throw it out!"
-There are a thousand ways that internet criminals will try to scam you, and only one way to stay safe: Stay alert as YOU are the last line of defense!
NEVER input your TDSB employee number and password into suspicious webpages.
If you believe you have been the victim of a phishing email, please contact the Client Service Desk immediately at 416-395-4357, Option 5.
If you received a phishing email and have not responded, please forward it to SpamReporting@tdsb.on.ca.
Thank you for your cooperation.