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NCSAM 2025 – Files from the Void: Malicious Downloads and Attachments
This article uses a fictional “alien artifact” theme to describe the dangers of opening unknown or suspicious files, emphasizing how malware can spread, spy on users, or lock data through ransomware.
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NCSAM 2025: Identity Erased
This article introduces the risks of account compromise, explaining how attackers can use stolen logins to access personal or university systems, steal information, and launch further attacks.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Explore the Phish Files
This article introduces Montclair’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign and encourages the campus community to stay alert to online threats like phishing, scams, and account compromise.
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Don’t Fall for the Phish: Spotting Fake Logins Before It’s Too Late
This article warns users about phishing attacks that use fake Montclair single sign-on (SSO) pages to steal login credentials and Duo MFA codes.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Montclair State University Notice – September 10, 2025: Action Required Now!!!
This phishing email attempts to appear trustworthy by using Montclair State University references and Microsoft branding, but it directs users to a malicious Google Form designed to steal passwords and Duo MFA codes.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant (Additional Subjects Seen)
This phishing email attempts to appear legitimate by using a Montclair email address, university branding, and references to student job opportunities.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Your Account Deactivation
This phishing text message impersonates Montclair State University and uses urgent language to pressure users into acting quickly before their account is supposedly disabled. The message is part of a broader phishing campaign designed to steal login credentials, passwords, and Duo MFA codes by creating a false sense of urgency and trust.
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New Here? Or Not—You Still Need This Button
This article introduces the Phish Alert Button (PAB) as a simple way for students to report suspicious emails directly to the Information Security team. It also serves as a reminder to stay alert for phishing scams and other cyber threats that commonly target college students.
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A New Semester, A Safer You: InfoSec Essentials Are Here
This welcome-back article introduces students and staff to key cybersecurity tools, resources, and best practices for the semester.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] INSTRUMENTS FOR MUSIC AND CAMERA GIVEAWAY
This phishing email appears legitimate because it comes from a Montclair State University email address, but it uses tactics designed to move the conversation to text messaging and pressure users into acting quickly.
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