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New Semester, Same Scams: What Employees Need to Know
Faculty and staff are frequent targets for phishing and impersonation scams involving fake university emails, IT account warnings, MFA prompts, invoices, gift card requests, shared documents, HR and payroll messages, and equipment giveaways. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself before you click, share information, approve a login, or send money.
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New Semester, Same Scams: What Students Need to Know
New semester, same scams. From fake campus emails and IT alerts to rental scams, job offers, fake scholarships, and tuition demands, scammers are counting on students to act quickly. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself before you click, pay, or respond.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Fake University Requests Deliver Malicious Downloads
Members of the campus community are receiving fake emails that appear to come from university offices, including the Office of the Registrar and OIRE. The emails ask recipients to click a link for things like a headcount or other university business. The link does not lead to a real university form. Instead, it tries to download a suspicious file.
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Your Account Has an Identity. Your Access Has Limits.
Your login does more than verify your identity. Learn how authentication confirms who you are, while authorization determines what you’re allowed to access, and why both are important for protecting your account and university data.
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Don't Let a Familiar Link Fool You
Think a link is safe because it starts with Google or Bing? Think again. Cybercriminals can hide malicious websites behind trusted-looking links. Learn how to spot these tricks and verify where a link really takes you before clicking.
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Welcome Back to the Phish Files!
As the new semester begins, refresh your cybersecurity habits with a quick reminder on how to recognize phishing scams, protect your NetID, respond to unexpected Duo requests, and avoid fake job offer scams. A few simple steps can help keep your account and the Montclair community secure all semester long.
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Gone Fishing… See You in Fall!
The Phish Files will be going on hiatus until Fall 2026
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Rumor Has It: Passwords Are Planning a Strike
Campus-wide chaos? Not quite — but your passwords might feel like they’re on strike this week. Letters, numbers, and symbols have reportedly banded together to demand better working conditions.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] President Koppell Gift Card Smishing Scam
A recent smishing (SMS phishing) attempt targeted a member of our university community by impersonating President Koppell and requesting assistance with purchasing gift cards.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] “Final Notice” Student Account Verification Scam
This phishing campaign uses urgent, fear-based messages about account and financial aid access, impersonating university offices and pressuring users to act quickly through fake verification links, but it is not legitimate and is designed to steal login credentials.
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