[Phish Alert] Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant (Additional Subjects Seen)
This phishing email attempts to appear legitimate by using a Montclair email address, university branding, and references to student job opportunities.
Why this looks valid:
- Email is coming from a Montclair State University email address.
- Email says it’s from Job Placement & Student Services.
- Has the Montclair State University address.
Why this is phishing?
- NEVER fill out a Google Form with your passwords or Duo codes.
- Don’t share your passwords, duo codes or personal information with anyone. IT will never ask you for your login credentials.
- Link is a Google Form not a place to log into. If you’re ever unsure of a link go directly to the source website and login there.
- Pay is too good to be true.
- All jobs openings for Montclair State University are available via Handshake.
Additional Notes
- Remember: Information Technology will never text you. We will also never request your password or Duo codes, ever.
- Information Technology will not ask you to verify accounts or submit passwords through unofficial forms or unexpected email links.
- Do you think you’ve fallen for a scam? Did you share personal information? Downloaded malicious content? Please contact the IT Service Desk.
- Use the Knowbe4 Phish Alert Button (PAB) to report malicious emails directly to the Information Security team for review. If you are not using the Gmail client please forward the email to phishfiles@montclair.edu.
Always use the “hover over” technique to check web links before clicking! For more security tips please visit the Phish Files!
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