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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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Featured News
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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[Phish Alert] Earn 350 a Week (Job Offer Phish)
This phishing email attempts to appear legitimate by promoting realistic-looking remote job opportunities and referencing a supposed foundation or organization.
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Featured News
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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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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Featured News
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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[Phish Alert] Report Submitted for Your Course (Multiple Similar Subjects)
This article explains how a phishing email impersonates Montclair State University by using a fake department name and a counterfeit login page to steal credentials and Duo codes.
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Featured News
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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