May 19th, 2026
We want to make you aware of a recent phishing attempt targeting Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) student email accounts. Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the situation and have already taken key steps to protect our staff and students.
What Happened
A number of student and staff accounts received fake job offer emails that included links to suspicious Google Forms. These emails did not come from WRDSB and were part of an external phishing scam intended to collect personal information.
What We’ve Done
As soon as we became aware of the situation, we acted quickly and thoroughly:
- Blocked the email addresses and links involved
- Reported the fraudulent forms to Google
- Removed the phishing emails from WRDSB inboxes
- Reviewing our systems to ensure ongoing security
We are continuing to monitor for any further activity and remain committed to maintaining a safe and secure digital environment for all students and staff.
What You Can Do
We encourage students and families to stay informed and practice good online safety habits:
- Avoid clicking on links in emails that seem suspicious or too good to be true
- Delete any unexpected job offer emails
- If you or your child clicked a link or shared personal information, please contact their school
- Remind your child to check with a trusted adult before responding to unexpected messages
Our team remains vigilant, and we are prepared to take additional action if needed. Refer to the Digital Citizenship – Guide For Parents, which can be used to support conversations around online safety.
We appreciate your ongoing support in helping students safely access and use technology.