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Your Device Hygiene Stinks—Time for a Digital Shower
This article uses a “device hygiene” theme to encourage users to keep their phones and computers updated, cleaned up, and properly maintained as part of good cybersecurity practice.
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Montclair Launches Interdisciplinary School for Social Transformation
The School will place students at the heart of solving society’s biggest challenges
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Performing Arts Italian-Speaking Students Debut in a Musical Show Set in the Valley of the Greek Temples in Sicily
This summer, Montclair State University has been “waking up” in the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento in Sicily with a project that has a “divine” quality to it.
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Your Login Just Got a Glow-Up
This article encourages users to switch from SMS or phone call Duo authentication to the Duo Mobile app, explaining that app-based Duo Push is more secure, reliable, and resistant to interception or spoofing.
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The Fake Toll Trap: Don’t Pay That Text
This article explains “smishing” (SMS phishing) using the example of fake toll violation texts that impersonate agencies like E-ZPass or the NJ DMV. It highlights how attackers use urgency, fear, and official-looking messages to trick users into clicking malicious links, and warns that these scams are a growing mobile security threat.
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Don’t Take the Bait: Amazon Login Scams Are on the Rise
This article highlights a recent Amazon warning about large-scale scams targeting Prime members in an attempt to steal login credentials.
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Think Before You Share: How to Avoid Being Doxxed
This article discusses the growing risks of online harassment and doxxing, explaining how personal information can be exposed online without consent to intimidate or target individuals. It raises awareness about the dangers of oversharing and highlights the importance of protecting personal information in digital spaces.
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What Does the Internet Know About You?
This article explores the concept of a digital footprint and explains how everyday online activity—such as posting on social media, joining online platforms, or interacting with content—can expose personal information. It encourages students, faculty, and staff to be more aware of the long-term privacy and security implications of what they share online.
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Don’t Let Hackers Crash Your Checkout
This article highlights common cybersecurity risks associated with online shopping, including fake websites, phishing scams, and data breaches. It provides guidance on how to recognize suspicious activity and encourages users to practice safe online shopping habits to better protect their personal and financial information.
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Celebrating World Social Media Day: June 30, 2025
June 30th marks World Social Media Day, a global celebration of the power of social networking platforms to connect people, foster creativity, and share ideas. For college campuses, this day offers the perfect opportunity to recognize the role social media plays in student life—academically, socially, and professionally.
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