We received reports of an email utilizing a QR code attachment imitating TCNJ and warning of account lockout. Note the email did not come from a tcnj.edu email address and the entire email was an attachment. The QR code (if scanned) does not lead to a tcnj.edu website. Do not reply to the sender nor scan the QR code. Thank you, and please remain vigilant against these kinds of attacks. Report any suspicious messages to phish@tcnj.edu.
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’ve received some reports regarding another text message attack impersonating our help desk. Be aware our TCNJ Help Desk will not contact you via text message. You should also note that the area code of the phone number is outside the NJ area. Another point is that the attacker uses a sense of urgency in… 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 have received reports about an attacker impersonating our HR department. See example email below. Note that the sender email address is not a tcnj.edu address. Hovering over the link also shows an unusual URL destination. The email also uses a TCNJ logo and enticing wording to attempt to lure people into clicking the link. … 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 received reports of a PayPal phishing scam that appears to be rather sophisticated. The emails and link in the body do appear to come from paypal.com but are not legitimate, the phone number included is not associated with PayPal and the link may be used to redirect to a false login page. If you… 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