Technology

• Technology Letter to WIS and WHS Parents/Guardians - October 2024

Simulated Phishing Exercise

Attention,
You have fallen for an authorized simulated email phishing attack coordinated by the Wall Township Public Schools Technology Department.

What is a Phishing Attack?
Phishing is a form of social engineering. Phishing attacks use email or malicious websites to solicit personal or school district information by posing as a legitimate organization. For example, an attacker may send an email seemingly from a reputable vendor, credit card company or financial institution that requests account information, often suggesting that there is a problem. When users respond with the requested information, attackers can use it to gain access to the accounts. Attackers may use these same methods to obtain information about an organization in an attempt to compromise its computer systems. After obtaining initial access via a successful phishing attempt, threat actors will often try to take control of their victim’s account or devices to move laterally within the network. 

What Should You Do Now?
First, please do not share with others that an email phishing campaign is underway. The district’s technology team would like to receive an accurate assessment during this campaign.

Second, no one will be individually identifiable during this campaign. Our objective is to educate.

Finally, report any suspicious email activities to the IT Helpdesk, and/or delete the suspected phishing email.

Additional Educational Resources Related to Phishing can be Found Here:

• https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-02/phishing-infographic-508c.pdf
• https://www.cyber.nj.gov/informational-report/dont-take-the-bait-phishing-and-other-social-engineering-attacks
• https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Phishing%2520General%2520Security%2520Postcard_6.24.2021_508cV2.pdf

• Technology Letter to WIS and WHS Parents/Guardians - October 2024