March 21, 2025
[MONTCLAIR: IT Information Security Advisory] Security Update: 2FA Authentication!
Posted in: Fraud

Why this looks valid:
- Email has MSU logo
- Email states it’s coming from Montclair IT
Why this is phishing?
- Email is coming from an external source
- QR code is an external link
- Website attached to the QR code is a fake Microsoft 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.