Your Montclair ID Halted

Why this looks valid:

• Attacker makes the alias of the email say Montclair
• Attacker uses a legitimate telephone number at MSU

Why this is phishing?

• Email address is from an external account not associated with MSU
• Email Subject changes:
  • We’ve halt your Montclair ID
  • Your Montclair ID Halted
  • Your MontcIair ID halted  < Montclair is spelt with an uppercase i
  • We’ll close your Montclair ID
• Link is fake and reroutes to a different website
• Spelling errors

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.