Protect yourself, district from fraudulent or malicious emails
2017 January 5
HISD’s IT Department has many advanced filters that protect the district’s network and computers from most cyber-attacks.
However, it cannot stop all fraudulent emails. One way to help HISD prevent future problems is looking for signs of potential hacking attempts. For example, if an email includes an address from another organization, many times this is the sign of a fraudulent message.
Other ways to spot possible malicious emails include:
- Check the domain name from the sender. Many fraudulent emails use an address that looks similar yet is not a valid website.
- The email calls for “urgent action” in order to prevent an account from being suspended. Do not enter or reply with any personal information.
- The email or sender wants you to click on a link or open an attachment. Hover the mouse cursor over any links embedded in the body of the email. If the link address seems suspicious, do not click on it.
Also, watch the video below to learn more about phishing scams and what you can do to protect yourself and the district.
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If you have any further questions, please contact the IT Service Desk at 713-892-7378.
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