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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Montclair State University Student Account Information Update
Scammers often impersonate financial aid and refund services using realistic dollar amounts, familiar banking names, and official-looking language to trick students into sharing sensitive information. This phishing email uses a fake form to steal banking details, passwords, and university credentials.
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AI Tools and Data Privacy: What Students and Staff Should Know
AI tools can be helpful–but don’t share sensitive data, don’t trust outputs blindly, and follow campus guidance. When in doubt, don’t paste it.
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[Phish Alert] YOUR ACCOUNT MAY BE SUSPENDED
Cybercriminals are sending emails claiming students must verify their school portal accounts to access new features or avoid losing academic information. These messages are designed to steal login credentials and compromise accounts.
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[Phish Alert] ACADEMIC OFFER
Scammers are sending emails advertising exclusive academic opportunities or leadership programs for students. These messages attempt to create excitement and urgency to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or submitting personal information.
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Featured News
Love Bombing or Red Flag? Spot a Romance Scam Fast
Romance scams often increase around Valentine’s Day as scammers exploit emotions and trust to target victims online. Students and staff alike can be affected, with scams leading to stolen money, personal information, and emotional distress.
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Spring Cleaning Came Early: Time to Clean Out Your Computer
National Clean Out Your Computer Day is a great reminder to declutter your digital workspace, improve device performance, and strengthen your cybersecurity habits.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Gain Professional Experience – Work Remotely with Montclair State
This phishing email impersonates a university job opportunity using professional branding, flexible remote work, and high pay to attract students.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Montclair State University IT LAST ANNOUNCEMENT Portal Update Alert, JANUARY!
This phishing email impersonates an IT maintenance or security update request using technical language, urgent deadlines, and routine-looking instructions to appear legitimate.
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Data Privacy: It’s Not Just an IT Thing
Data Privacy Week is a reminder that protecting personal and university data is everyone’s responsibility. Universities manage sensitive information like student records, financial aid, and research data, so everyday actions like clicking links or approving login prompts can have serious security impacts.
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MFA Fatigue: When “Approve” Is the Wrong Choice
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is essential for keeping campus accounts and data secure. By requiring a second verification—like a push notification, text, or token—MFA helps protect sensitive research, personal data, and university systems. But there’s a growing concern: MFA fatigue.
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