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Cybersecurity and Mental Health: The Impact We Don't Always See
Cyberattacks can affect more than computers they can also create emotional stress and strain relationships across the campus community. Explores how attackers use tactics such as phishing emails and MFA fatigue to manipulate users, and explains how to recognize and report these threats quickly. Learn why victims should not blame themselves after an attack and where to find campus resources and support.
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The Document Looks Real. The Login Isn’t: How Cloud Collaboration Phishing Targets Campus
This article explores how scammers use familiar platforms like Google Docs and OneDrive to make phishing emails look legitimate. It explains how these documents can lead users to fake university or Microsoft login pages designed to steal passwords and other account information.
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AI Can Write It. Can You Spot It?
AI is making phishing scams more realistic and harder to spot. From fake emails to convincing messages, scammers are using AI to trick students and employees into clicking, sharing information, or giving up passwords. Here’s how to spot the signs before you take the bait.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] 2026 Event Calendar For Montclair State University
IT has identified and removed a phishing campaign impersonating the University President. The email, titled “2026 Event Calendar For Montclair State University”, was sent from an external account and directed recipients to a fraudulent calendar link. Learn how to spot the warning signs and what to do if you receive a similar message.
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New Semester, Same Scams: What Employees Need to Know
Faculty and staff are frequent targets for phishing and impersonation scams involving fake university emails, IT account warnings, MFA prompts, invoices, gift card requests, shared documents, HR and payroll messages, and equipment giveaways. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself before you click, share information, approve a login, or send money.
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New Semester, Same Scams: What Students Need to Know
New semester, same scams. From fake campus emails and IT alerts to rental scams, job offers, fake scholarships, and tuition demands, scammers are counting on students to act quickly. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself before you click, pay, or respond.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Fake University Requests Deliver Malicious Downloads
Members of the campus community are receiving fake emails that appear to come from university offices, including the Office of the Registrar and OIRE. The emails ask recipients to click a link for things like a headcount or other university business. The link does not lead to a real university form. Instead, it tries to download a suspicious file.
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Your Account Has an Identity. Your Access Has Limits.
Your login does more than verify your identity. Learn how authentication confirms who you are, while authorization determines what you’re allowed to access, and why both are important for protecting your account and university data.
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Don't Let a Familiar Link Fool You
Think a link is safe because it starts with Google or Bing? Think again. Cybercriminals can hide malicious websites behind trusted-looking links. Learn how to spot these tricks and verify where a link really takes you before clicking.
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Welcome Back to the Phish Files!
As the new semester begins, refresh your cybersecurity habits with a quick reminder on how to recognize phishing scams, protect your NetID, respond to unexpected Duo requests, and avoid fake job offer scams. A few simple steps can help keep your account and the Montclair community secure all semester long.
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