Health Advisory: Pertussis Identified – Monitor and Take Precautions

Why this looks valid:

• Email is alerting the campus community of pertussis and the symptoms that are associated
• Email contains hyperlinks attached to titles such as Health Services

Why this is phishing?

• All emails from the Student Health Center will come from the MSU email domain @montclair.edu
• Links provided within this email do not redirect to an MSU webpage and is utilizing a SSO login page

Additional Notes:

• Do you think you’ve fallen for a scam? Did you share personal information? Downloaded malicious content? Please contact the IT Service Desk at 973-655-7971 option 1 or email itservicedesk@montclair.edu.
• Please send any malicious emails you have received to phishfiles@montclair.edu or by clicking the Knowbe4 Phish Alert Button (PAB).
• Always use the “hover over” technique to check web links before clicking! For more security tips please visit our Security Tips page.