[Phish Alert] [MONTCLAIR: IT Information Security Advisory] Security Update: 2FA Authentication!
This article explains a phishing email that impersonates Montclair IT by using university branding and logos to appear trustworthy.
Why this looks valid:
- Email has MSU logo
- Email states it’s coming from Montclair IT
Why this is phishing?
- Email is coming from an external source
- QR code is an external link
- Website attached to the QR code is a fake Microsoft page
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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