Outlook

Outlook automatically deletes emails after 90 days. This retention schedule helps to reduce the amount of government data which MPS is responsible for. If you wish save an email for longer than 90 days, it must be archived. Learn how to archive items manually.

If you receive an email that doesn't seem right:

1. Don't click on anything inside the email. Including links and attachments.
2. Don't reply to the sender.
3. Report the email as phishing. (Watch the video above in the Resources section)
4. Delete the email.

If the email seems urgent and asks you to respond quickly, or take immediate action, STOP! This is a common tactic of cyber attacks.

NEVER reply or respond to information from the email. Over 90% of cyber attacks begin with emails. Instead, look up the information and start a brand new line of communication. 

1. Report the incident.
   1. If you've received a threatening message report the incident to privacy@mpls.k12.mn.us.
   2. If you clicked on a phishing email, use the Report Phish button so that the email is flagged by our systems.
2. Change your password.
   1. Students should speak to their building's Password Resetter.
   2. Staff can follow the instructions to change your password.
3. Create a fraud alert. If your personal information has been compromised, create a fraud alert to mitigate damage to your financial accounts and credit score. Learn more from our Cybersecurity page.

According to the United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, 84% of employees fall for a phishing cyberattack within the first 10 minutes of receiving a malware email. Only 13% of targeted employees report phishing cyberattacks.