September 10, 2025
Your Account Deactivation
Posted in: Smishing
Why this looks valid:
- Text says it’s coming from Montclair State University.
Why this is phishing?
- Text was sent in response to a previous phishing attack. [Please see Montclair State University Notice – September 10, 2025: Action Required Now!!!]
- Don’t share your passwords, duo codes or personal information with anyone. IT will never ask you for your login credentials.
- Attacker attempts to rush the user to act fast or their account will be shut down.
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.
- Use the Knowbe4 Phish Alert Button (PAB) to report malicious emails directly to the Information Security team for review. If you are not using the Gmail client please forward the email to phishfiles@montclair.edu.
- Always use the “hover over” technique to check web links before clicking! For more security tips please visit our Security Tips page.