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Phishing Log

[PHISH] July 2025 Salary Settlement_Approval Ref:-glY0Q4bUaNvfwrKclfGjyhoCYiubUB

We have received reports of a phishing email using a QR code to attempt to get users to follow a link to a fake Microsoft login page that will harvest user’s credentials.  The email imitates TCNJ but does not come from a TCNJ email account.  Scanning the QR code will lead to a fake captcha page which will then redirect to the login page.  Do not scan the QR code or enter any credentials.  If you have, change your password immediately.  See below for screenshots for indicators to look for in these types of phishing emails.  Please remain vigilant when reviewing emails and send any suspicious emails to phish@tcnj.edu.

[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… Continue Reading

[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

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