Phishing is an attempt by an individual or group to solicit personal information from unsuspecting users by employing social engineering techniques. Phishing emails are crafted to appear as if they have been sent from a legitimate organization or known individual. These emails often attempt to entice users to click on a link that will take the user to a fraudulent website that appears legitimate. The user then may be asked to provide personal information, such as account usernames and passwords, that can further expose them to future compromises. Additionally, these fraudulent websites may contain malicious code.
If you or your family has been the victim of this type of attack at home, contact law enforcement. If you have been the victim of this type of attack with an LCSD1 account, contact the service desk at servicedesk@laramie1.org or call 307-771-2242 during normal business hours.