Announcements Archive

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… Continue Reading

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… Continue Reading

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… Continue Reading

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… Continue Reading

We are seeing a number of TCNJ user’s receiving emails regarding inactive accounts prompting them to complete a Google form to maintain access.  Note that the attacker’s intentionally avoid using the word Password in the form as this will alert Google to potential phishing activity.  Always verify any emails of this nature by reporting them… Continue Reading

See example below.  TCNJ’s Help Desk will never contact you via text message in this manner.  Please note the area code in the screenshot is outside of New Jersey as well.  Be sure to always verify suspicious messages via alternative means, such as emailing us here at phish@tcnj.edu.  Thank you. Continue Reading

This morning we received reports of users receiving a job offer scam.  This is a common phishing attack using an online form to gather information for further exploitation.  Note that the sender’s email does not match the name in the signature.  Do not reply to the sender or click on any links in the email. … Continue Reading

Another job offer phishing email has made the rounds here at TCNJ.  The offer mentions a few hours of work for a large amount of compensation.  Please ignore and delete this email and do not reply to the sender or the email in the body, nor complete the requested Google form.  An example of the… Continue Reading

We received reports of another job offer phishing email, see the example below.  Please do not reply to either email address or provide any information to the attacker.  Please delete and ignore this email and report any suspicious emails to phish@tcnj.edu Continue Reading