We have received reports of a QR code phishing scheme claiming to contain details of a pay increase.  Screenshots are below. The email utilizes an attachment that contains a QR code and prompts the user to scan it to view details.  The link takes the user to a false Microsoft login page which prompts for… Continue Reading

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… 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 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 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