A number of users received a QR code phishing email this morning impersonating TCNJ.  Note that the email originated from a Gmail account and not a TCNJ email address.  The entire email body was an image rather than text, which attackers use to bypass filters.  Do not scan the QR code.  The landing page for…

We are receiving reports of a phishing email utilizing Dropbox as a conduit to attempt to get users to download a malicious PDF.  See example email below.  Attackers often will use 3rd party services such as Dropbox to host malicious files and bypass spam filters.  Be cautious of any file sharing links that you are…

We are receiving reports of a PayPal scam being sent to TCNJ users.  The attacks leverage compromised PayPal accounts to send false money transfers and requests and include a false phone number to contact regarding the transfer.  Note that the phone number substitutes digits for letters to attempt to evade filtering.  Do not call this…

We have received reports of users receiving text messages claiming to be from the IT Help Desk stating their school email is being shut down.  They request approving a Duo push to prevent cancellation, and if the password they have doesn’t work, they are requesting the password.  The TCNJ IT Help Desk will never contact…