{"id":902,"date":"2025-09-24T15:48:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/?page_id=902"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T21:10:00","slug":"cybersecurity-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/cybersecurity-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This October, our campus is blasting off into the world of cybersecurity with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/\">Phish Files<\/a>. Just like space explorers must watch out for hidden dangers in the cosmos, we all need to stay alert for the threats lurking in our digital universe.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the month, we\u2019ll share out-of-this-world tips, resources, and events to help you spot phishing scams, protect your data, and navigate safely through the online galaxy.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re faculty, staff, or a student traveler, join us on this mission to keep our community secure\u2014because in cyberspace, every click counts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>This month, the Phish Files go live on campus \u2013 from cosmic \u201cdisappearances\u201d to secret takeovers! We\u2019ve got games, challenges, and prizes for those ready to outsmart the <em>unknown<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-icon-bar\"><\/div> <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/montclair_it?igsh=NG9nYWlvZndmcGR1&amp;utm_source=qr\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/12\/instagram-smaller.svg\" alt=\"Instagram logo logo\" width=\"141\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/montclair_it?igsh=NG9nYWlvZndmcGR1&amp;utm_source=qr\">Follow the Information Technology Instagram for alerts &amp; tips!<\/a><br \/>\n<div class=\"tab-group\"><div class=\"tab-content\"><h2>Faculty\/Staff<\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"322\">Annual Cybersecurity Training<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"402\">All faculty and staff are required to complete annual cybersecurity training.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"536\">\n<li data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"460\">\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"460\"><strong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"429\">Access Training Here<\/strong> \u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/montclairstate-nj.vectorlmsedu.com\/training\/home\">Vector Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"536\">\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"536\"><strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"482\">Have Questions?<\/strong> Check our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/cybersecurity-awareness-training\/\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"515\">Cybersecurity Q&amp;A<\/a> for quick answers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"541\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"584\">Helpful Tips for Faculty &amp; Staff<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"929\">\n<li data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"667\">\n<p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"667\"><strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"602\">Use Duo\/MFA<\/strong> on all accounts \u2014 it\u2019s required for protecting sensitive data.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"929\">\n<li data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"667\">\n<p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"667\"><strong>Check Out Duo Here<\/strong> \u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/duo-mfa\/\">Duo MFA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Have Duo set up for call or text? <strong>Try Duo Push<\/strong> for a faster, easier experience. Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-service-desk\/\">IT Service Desk<\/a> to switch!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"756\">\n<p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"756\"><strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"698\">Report suspicious emails<\/strong> using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/pab\/\">Phish Alert Button (PAB)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"859\">\n<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"859\"><strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"794\">Protect student &amp; research data<\/strong>: never store sensitive information in personal cloud accounts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"929\">\n<p data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"929\"><strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"883\">Lock your devices<\/strong> when stepping away, even for a short break.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"929\"><strong>IT will never text you<\/strong>\u2014never share your password or Duo codes with anyone.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"929\"><strong>Never enter your personal information<\/strong>\u2014like passwords\u2014into any form, whether it\u2019s <strong>Google, Microsoft, Wix, or any other site<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"954\">Resources<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1054\">\n<li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"995\">\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"995\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-policies-and-procedures\/\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"993\">University IT Security Policies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"995\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/facultyservices\/\">IT Faculty &amp; Staff Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1027\">\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1027\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-service-desk\/\">IT Service Desk<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-service-desk\/academic-unit-support\/\">Local Technology Team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1054\">\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1054\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/\">Information Security<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><h2>Students<\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1116\">Everyday Security Tips<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<li data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1197\">\n<p data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1197\"><strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1152\">Watch out for fake job offers<\/strong> \u2014 attackers often send \u201ceasy money\u201d scams.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<li data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1197\">Report suspicious emails using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/pab\/#enable-student-pab\">Phish Alert Button (PAB)<\/a>.\n<ul data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<li data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1197\"><strong>Need Help setting up the PAB?<\/strong>\u00a0Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-service-desk\/\">IT Service Desk<\/a> for help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1197\">If you do not have the button you can forward the email to <a href=\"mailto:phishfiles@montclair.edu\">phishfiles@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>IT will never text you<\/strong>\u2014<strong>never<\/strong> share your password or Duo codes with anyone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Never enter your personal information<\/strong>\u2014like passwords\u2014into any form, whether it\u2019s <strong>Google, Microsoft, Wix, or any other site<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1252\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1252\"><strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1215\">Use Duo\/MFA<\/strong> push notifications to protect your account from bad actors.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<li><strong>Check Out Duo Here<\/strong> \u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/duo-mfa\/\">Duo MFA<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1252\"><strong>Have Duo set up for call or text?<\/strong> Try Duo Push for a faster, easier experience. Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-service-desk\/\">IT Service Desk<\/a> to switch!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1336\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1281\">Think before you click<\/strong>: Don\u2019t open suspicious scholarship or housing links.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1433\"><strong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1371\">Use strong, unique passwords<\/strong> \u2014 avoid reusing your university password on personal sites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1471\">Resources for Students<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1562\">\n<li data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1500\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/studentservices\/\">IT Student Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1500\">\n<p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1500\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/iams-amc.montclair.edu\/page-intro\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1498\">Password Reset Page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1535\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-service-desk\/\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1533\">IT Help Desk Contact Info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/\">Information Security<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1599\">Quick Tip for Students<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1752\">If an email sounds <strong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1670\">too urgent, too scary, or too good to be true<\/strong>, it\u2019s probably a phishing attempt. Report it with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/pab\/#enable-student-pab\">Phish Alert Button (PAB)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-content\"><h2>Phish Files<\/h2>\n<p>The Phish Files is your go-to campus resource for cybersecurity. Each week, we share real phishing attacks, practical tips, and articles to help you spot scams and stay safe online.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the weekly articles and themes for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/290\/2025\/09\/please-stand-by-300x300.png\" alt=\"The image features a &quot;Please Stand By&quot; message with a multicolored background, promoting Cyber Security Awareness Month by ÌÇÐÄvlog for October 2025.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/2025\/10\/01\/ncsam-2025-identity-erased\/\">Week 1: Identity Erased<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><\/div><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/290\/2025\/09\/glitch-icon.png\" alt=\"The image features the text \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/2025\/10\/06\/files-from-the-void\/\"> Week 2: Files from the Void \u2013 Malicious Downloads and Attachments<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><\/div><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/290\/2025\/10\/trasnmission-detected-icon-300x300.png\" alt=\"A futuristic spaceship hovers above Earth with the text &quot;cyber security awareness month 2025.&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/2025\/10\/20\/location-tracking-and-the-digital-trail\/\">Week 3: Location Tracking and the Digital Trail<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><\/div><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/290\/2025\/09\/alone-icon.png\" alt=\"A UFO shines a beam of light in a forest at night, with text promoting ÌÇÐÄvlog's Cyber Security Awareness Month in October 2025.\" width=\"300 height=300\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/2025\/10\/20\/the-cyber-incident-protocol\/\">Week 4: If You See Something, Report It \u2013 The Cyber Incident Protocol<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><h2>Downloadables<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/phish-files\/anti-phish-arsenal\/\">Anti-Phish Arsenal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Need a quick guide to stay cyber safe? 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