Montclair State University Notification Alert

Why this looks valid:

• Email display name is Montclair State University
• Subject says Montclair State University
• Google Form has the Montclair State University Logo

Why this is phishing?

• Email is not coming from an official MSU email address
• Email has no body text just an attachment with no information
• Google PowerPoint gives a link to a Google Form in order to avoid detection
• Password is spelt with a zero and an alternative character for the letter R
• MSU will never request your personal information including passwords and MFA codes

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.