Research Assistant Opportunities(paid) – Montclair State University

Why this looks valid:

• Has Montclair State University logo.
• Has the MSU location.
• States to email a faculty member on a personal email address.

Why this is phishing?

• Sender changes with each send and are external
• Attacker points user to an external email address and then an additional email address.
• All job offers at MSU go through Handshake.
• Office of Job Placement and Student Services is not legitimate.
• Additional subjects are seen.

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.