As we saw from last weekend's real phishing attempts, staying ahead of the bait is a number one priority in our district. These legit phishing situations are why we continue to use simulation campaigns to keep us on our toes.
Marking Period 2 threw some tricky emails your way—from fake Amazon refunds to urgent DocuSign requests—but our district stayed calm. Whether your school made the leaderboard or you simply avoided a tricky link, you are the first line of defense in keeping our student and staff data secure. Keep up the good work!
The MP2 Leaderboard
Lowest Click Percentage: The "Steel Traps" These schools did a phenomenal job of ignoring the bait. A special shout-out to Woods Road for staying under 1%!
- 1st Place: Woods Road School (0.82% — Incredible!)
- 2nd Place: Amsterdam School (1.98%)
- 3rd Place: Sunnymead School (2.25%)
Highest Percentage of Reporting: The "Watchtowers" Reporting a simulation is the ultimate "team player" move. The Board of Ed took the top spot here, showing us all how it's done!
- 1st Place: Board of Education (23.73%)
- 2nd Place: Hillsborough Middle School (16.6%)
- 3rd Place: Hillsborough Elementary School (15%)
Reporting with the "White Hook"
We have done a great job transitioning to Wizer, our phishing and training platform. To keep the momentum going into marking period 3, remember to look for the "White Hook” in Gmail.
To find the “Report Phishing” button, look at the right-side panel of any Gmail message. You’ll see a white phishing hook icon. If an email feels "off," don't just delete it—click that hook, then click the orange “Report Phishing” button! It’s the fastest way to alert the team and keep our network secure.
Want to sharpen your skills? If you’d like additional tips on how to spot a "phish" or want a quick walkthrough on using the reporting tools in Gmail, please reach out to your building's Technology Coaches. We’re always here to help you navigate these tricky waters!