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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Chief Human Resources
This phishing email impersonates Human Resources using urgent, official-sounding language, fake reference details, and a spoofed internal-style address to appear legitimate.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Evaluation Season Has Begun- Your Review Is Needed
This phishing email impersonates an internal performance evaluation process using professional language and a routine HR context to appear legitimate.
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Featured News
Your .edu Email is Gold: Why It’s a Prime Target for Hackers
Your Montclair email address is more valuable than you might think—and not just to you. To cybercriminals, your .edu email is gold. It’s a key that can unlock everything from your campus accounts to your personal life online.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Amazon Item Recall
This phishing text message is designed to look legitimate by using safety-related language like “recall” and “safety standards,” a professional tone, and the promise of a full refund to encourage urgency and quick action.
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Featured News
Can You Hear Me Now? Don’t Fall for the Vishing Scam
Vishing is a type of phishing that happens over phone or VoIP calls, where attackers pretend to be trusted organizations to trick you into sharing sensitive information.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] JOB OFFER FOR STUDENT AND STAFF
This phishing email uses a trusted-looking university address, appealing job offers, and urgent language to encourage quick action.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Staff Appreciation and Service Awards – Eligibility Confirmation
This phishing email appears legitimate because it is signed by university leadership, references a familiar staff event, and uses formal, professional language consistent with official communications.
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Featured News
Cybersecurity Feast: Serving Up Safe Tech Habits This Thanksgiving
This article uses a Thanksgiving theme to highlight key cybersecurity practices and reminds users to stay vigilant during the holiday season.
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Featured News
Critical Security Alert: Required Update for All Chrome-Based Web Browsers
This message alerts users to a critical Google Chrome security vulnerability that is actively being exploited and urges immediate browser updates.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] You’ve received a Document for Signature
This article explains phishing simulations as a safe way to help users practice identifying real cyberattacks, using a fake DocuSign email as an example.
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