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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Now Hiring: Remote Student Assistants
This phishing email uses company names, university branding, and an appealing remote job offer to appear legitimate, but it redirects to a Google Form requesting sensitive personal and financial information and includes multiple warning signs of a job scam.
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Shared Documents: Helpful Tool or Hidden Risk?
Shared documents are commonly used across campus, but attackers can exploit them by disguising malicious links or requests within files to steal information or access. Understanding these risks helps protect your accounts and data.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] [Important] All Montclair
This phishing email impersonates the IT Service Desk and uses urgent, official-looking language and a login link to trick users into verifying their credentials. However, it comes from an external sender and directs users to a fake login page designed to capture passwords and compromise university accounts.
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What Attackers Count On You Ignoring
Cyberattacks often rely on human behavior—such as being busy, distracted, or trusting familiar-looking messages—rather than technical flaws. On a busy campus, attackers exploit these moments to trick users into missing warning signs in emails, links, or shared documents.
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[Phish Alert] Watch Out: “University Act Now!!!” Email and Follow-Up Text Scam
This phishing message impersonates the IT Service Desk and uses urgent, official-looking language along with a fake verification form and follow-up texts to trick users into sharing their credentials. It is an external scam designed to capture passwords, bypass Duo, and compromise university accounts.
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[Phish Alert] Item shared with you: “Total Rewards Compensation – Montclair State University.pdf”
This phishing message impersonates a “2026 Total Compensation Statement” shared via Google Docs and uses familiar HR-related content and real employee names to appear legitimate.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Montclair State University Ongoing Student Report – Follow-Up
This phishing email appears legitimate because it references real Montclair leadership, uses familiar academic language, and includes a PDF attachment that looks like a routine administrative request.
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Understanding the [External] Email Tag: What It Means for You
Montclair has implemented External Email Tagging to help identify messages sent from outside the university by adding an “[EXTERNAL]” label to the subject line. This security feature is designed to increase awareness of potential phishing attempts and support safer email practices across campus.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] 🚨New Week Staff & Faculty School Notice !!!🚨
This phishing email uses a familiar campus name, professional tone, and high-value giveaway items to appear legitimate, but it is a scam because it comes from an external sender and asks users to respond via personal email. Responding can expose personal information and lead to further phishing or identity theft.
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Featured News
National Consumer Protection Week: Protect Your Money, Protect Your Identity
Scammers often use urgent, official-looking messages about tuition, financial aid, or student accounts to pressure students and families into sharing money, personal information, or login credentials. National Consumer Protection Week serves as a reminder to stay alert and protect yourself from these common scams.
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