Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Because this is a team effort, we want to increase everyone’s awareness around this topic. In each weekly JEM throughout the month of October we will feature brief articles discussing methods we can all implement to improve security for ourselves and for our students.
This week, we’re turning up the twang and focusing on Recognizing and Reporting Phishing. Jordan School District is pleased to present this toe-tapping video that shows you what to look out for when it comes to phishing — delivered in true country style. 🎶
🚩 A Few “Country Clues” for Spotting a Phish
When that email comes rollin’ in, ask yourself:
- Is it tryin’ to rush ya? (“I’m stuck in a meetin’, send me your password real quick!”)
- Is it askin’ for things nobody should ever ask in an email (like personal info, money transfers, or gift cards)?
- Is it written rough — with misspelled words and bad grammar?
- Is it vague as a tumbleweed blowin’ across the prairie?
- Did it come from a shady address that just doesn’t sit right?
If any of these sound familiar, partner, you may have a phishing email on your hands.
🛡 What To Do When the Phish Come Knockin’
- Look for the orange bubble: That means it came from outside Jordan School District.
- Heed Google’s warnings: A big yellow or red banner means “slow down, this ain’t right.”
- Use the Stop Sign: Report it as spam right in Gmail — let Google wrangle it.
- Call for backup: Forward it to security@jordandistrict.org so our team can take a closer look.
No one will fault you for being cautious. Just like the song says — don’t get hooked. 🎣 Think Before You Click! And remember, if you’ve got any doubts, holler at Information Systems for help.
You have some great tools available to help prevent this. Check them out below.
If the email came from an address outside of Jordan School District, the email will have this orange bubble. Suspicious emails will also have a large yellow or red banner, depending on how suspicious Google thinks the email is.
If the email is something you never want to see again, you can click the ‘Stop Sign’ next to the trash can to report the email as spam. Gmail will take care of it from there. You could also forward the email to security@jordandistrict.org to have the email scanned and verify if it is malicious or not.
No one will fault you for being cautious with emails.
Think Before You Click! and reach out to Information Systems at 801-567-8737 for help if you have any doubts about the legitimacy of an email.