July 17, 2025
[Name] shared “Montclair State University” with you
Posted in: Spear Phishing

Why this looks valid:
- Coming from SharePoint’s official no-reply email address.
- The reply-to is part of the .edu domain.
- Body of the email says it’s from President Koppell.
Why this is phishing?
- Email address in the reply-to is a compromised account.
- Image is broken within the body of the email.
- The last line on the email says it’s not from Montclair State University.
- Email address is not associated with President Koppell or anyone else at Montclair State University.
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.