Inside Montclair News
Inside Montclair keeps our University community connected with campus news, stories, announcements and resources for students, faculty and staff.
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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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Featured News
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
Monthly Pop Picks Digest – March 2026
Each month, University Libraries highlights books from the Pop Picks Collection.
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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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Notices & Announcements
CCOM Students Take Journalism on the Road to D.C.
Montclair State University’s College of Communication and Media (CCOM) students are heading to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 6 to
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Event Highlights
Distinguished Author Mira Jacob visits Montclair
Montclair State University’s English Department was proud to host novelist, memoirist, illustrator, and cultural critic Mira Jacob on
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Featured News
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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Alumni Spotlights
Leon Zimmerman ’59 And How Montclair Shaped His Future
Leon J. Zimmerman, class of ‘59, loved sports … and he loved writing. It only makes sense that he wanted to be a sportswriter. Pursuing his
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Notices & Announcements
[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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Notices & Announcements
[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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