[Phish Alert] Final Reminder Account Validation Required
This article describes a phishing email that uses an unofficial sender address and a misleading subject line with formatting errors to appear legitimate.
Why this is phishing?
- Email is not coming from an official Montclair email address.
- Subject contains a typo, “Fwd::”.
- Email is vague and gives no next steps.
- Montclair will never request your personal information including passwords and MFA codes.
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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