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[Phish Alert] [Name] shared “Montclair State University” with you
This phishing email attempts to appear legitimate by using SharePoint branding, a university-related reply-to address, and references to President Koppell.
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Featured News
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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Featured News
Cybersecurity and the 4th of July: Keep Your Digital Independence Safe
This article introduces the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity habits during the Fourth of July holiday and summer travel season. It reminds users that cyber threats continue even during vacations and encourages students, faculty, and staff to include online safety and device security as part of their holiday preparations.
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Old Breaches, New Threats: Why You Should Still Care About Leaked Passwords
This article warns users about a massive online collection of stolen usernames and passwords compiled from previous data breaches and malware infections. It emphasizes that while the data may not be from a new breach, reused passwords can still put personal, university, financial, and email accounts at serious risk if attackers attempt to reuse stolen credentials.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Montclair State University,IT Support Request Email Verification
This phishing email uses a compromised Montclair State University account and impersonates the IT Service Desk to trick users into revealing passwords or Duo MFA codes.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Work and Study Position
This phishing email attempts to appear legitimate by using a compromised Montclair State University account and references to a university recruitment office. However, the message promotes unrealistic job opportunities, directs users to a suspicious Google Form requesting sensitive personal and banking information, and asks victims to continue communication through an external email address.
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Streaming Smarter: Protecting Your Cybersecurity While You Binge
This article highlights the cybersecurity risks associated with streaming services, explaining how cybercriminals may target user accounts to steal login credentials, payment information, and personal data while people use popular platforms for entertainment.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Apple Approval Notice
This article explains how a phishing SMS impersonates Apple by using a familiar billing-style message and fake support links to appear legitimate. It highlights that Apple rarely sends text alerts about account issues, and warns that scammers often try to redirect users to phone calls or fake support channels to steal credit card or account information.
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Staying Secure in a Digital World – National Internet Safety Month
This article introduces a nationwide internet safety awareness campaign and emphasizes the importance of protecting personal and institutional data online. It highlights common digital threats like phishing and malicious downloads while encouraging students, faculty, and staff to adopt simple cybersecurity practices to stay safe in everyday online activity.
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