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[PHISH] Chris Hann shared “HannWriting Inc.2025-03-18 14.07.29.pdf” with you

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 not expecting and verify via alternative means than any email or phone number contained in the email (as they may be attacker controlled) that the file shared is not malicious.  Thank you for remaining vigilant against these attackers and please report any suspicious messages to us at phish@tcnj.edu.

[PHISH] Q1 Employee Handbook|Policy Reviews-88638-ZHDN-NHHD-UPQN

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

[PHISH] You sent a payment (from PayPal)

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

[PHISH] ACT NOW

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

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