Stop the Phish

The enemy? They're not wearing ski masks; they're sitting behind a screen, and they're attacking our schools. This isn't small-time stuff. It’s about stealing W-2s, student data, and the school district's wire transfer funds. They’re going for the jackpot.Their weapon of choice is the lie. They use phishing and social engineering—it's just a fancy way of saying they trick people. They know Principal Gable is busy, so they send an "URGENT" email to create panic. They know parents worry, so they send a fake "unpaid fee" notice to create urgency.The solution? It's simple, but you gotta be tough about it:Stop and Call. If an email demands passwords or money, STOP. Don't reply. Call the person using a number you know is real.Use the Deadbolt. That's Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Turn it on for everything. It's non-negotiable.Trust Your Gut. If it smells fishy, it is fishy. Delete it.The schools are a soft target. We have to be the hard wall. Train your faculty, warn your parents, and teach your students. Because in this fight, awareness is the only firewall that truly works.