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Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Coming to Microsoft Services on Campus
This article announces the rollout of Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365 services at Montclair State University, including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams. It explains that the change is intended to improve account security and protect the campus community from cyber threats, affecting all students, faculty, and staff.
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Scam Survivor Day: Staying Safe in a Digital World
This article highlights Scam Survivor Day as a cybersecurity awareness effort focused on educating the campus community about the growing threat of scams across email, text, phone, and social media. It emphasizes that these attacks can affect students, faculty, and staff alike and encourages vigilance in recognizing and avoiding suspicious messages.
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DUO MFA: Are You Protected?
This article explains the importance of Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in protecting university accounts and sensitive information from cyber threats. It highlights how MFA adds an extra layer of security for students, faculty, and staff by helping prevent unauthorized access and account compromise.
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Don’t Get Burned: InfoSec Tips for Your Summer Tech Travels
This article reminds students, faculty, and staff that cybersecurity risks continue even during the summer break, when many people are traveling or working remotely. It introduces simple safety tips to help protect personal and university information while maintaining good digital security habits outside of the normal campus routine.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] What’s Your Cell Phone Number?
This article warns about a phishing campaign where attackers impersonate trusted campus contacts to request phone numbers, then escalate the scam through SMS into a gift card fraud scheme.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] E-ZPass Final Reminder
This article explains how to recognize and respond to E-ZPass phishing (smishing) scams, where attackers send fake payment texts from random numbers or emails to trick users into clicking malicious links.
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On the Rise: Social Media and Phishing Scams
This article explains how cybercriminals are increasingly using social media platforms to carry out phishing attacks, targeting users to steal personal information and compromise accounts. It highlights the growing risk of these scams as social media use continues to expand.
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Reminder: KnowBe4 Phish Alert Button (PAB) Now Available!
This article announces the campus-wide availability of the KnowBe4 Phish Alert Button (PAB), a tool designed to help users quickly report suspicious emails to the Information Security team. It explains how to use the PAB and emphasizes its role in strengthening campus cybersecurity and improving awareness of phishing threats.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] BANK MOBILE/FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENTS.docx
This article describes a phishing attempt targeting financial aid disbursement information by using fake emails that appear to reference BankMobile and Montclair. It explains that the messages use external senders, misleading attachments, spelling errors, and urgent language to trick users into clicking malicious links or entering NetID credentials.
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Fake Login Pages Targeting College Campuses
This article highlights the rise of phishing scams targeting students and staff through fake university login pages designed to steal credentials. It emphasizes awareness of these impersonation sites and encourages users to stay informed about how to recognize and avoid them.
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