{"id":844,"date":"2025-08-28T09:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/?p=844"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:23:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:23:56","slug":"a-new-semester-a-safer-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/2025\/08\/28\/a-new-semester-a-safer-you\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Semester, A Safer You: InfoSec Essentials Are Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Welcome Back, Agents!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re excited to welcome you back to campus for another great semester! As you dive into classes, projects, and campus life, don\u2019t forget to keep your digital life secure. We\u2019ve got your back\u2014and a few key updates and tools to help you stay cyber smart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Phish Files \u2013 Your Cybersecurity Hub<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking for phishing examples, articles and downloads to boost your cyber security radar? Visit the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/montclair.edu\/phish-files\">Phish Files<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, your one-stop space for everything security-related\u2014from spotting sketchy emails to brushing up on recent scams hitting higher education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stock up and stay sharp \u2013 explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/2025\/06\/16\/anti-phish-arsenal\/\">Anti-Phish Arsenal<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for quick guides, tip sheets and tools to outsmart scammers!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Report Phishing with KnowBe4\u2019s PAB<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If something feels phishy, it probably is. Use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/pab\/\">Phish Alert Button (PAB)<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> right in the Google web interface to report suspicious emails with one click. It helps us shut down real threats <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fast<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and it keeps you and our campus safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New to the PAB?<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> No problem\u2014check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/pab\/#enable-student-pab\">webpage<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you receive a text message posing as a member of ÌÇÐÄvlog, email screenshots to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:phishfiles@montclair.edu\">phishfiles@montclair.edu<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Duo Secure\u2026But Make It Aesthetic<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Security doesn\u2019t have to be clunky. With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/duo-mfa\/\">Duo Mobile<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you can verify your logins quickly and confidently \u2013 just open the app and use the code, wherever you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s a smarter choice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More secure <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013 Harder for attackers to intercept than calls or texts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reliable<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Works even without cell service or WiFi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fast<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Get your code instantly in the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Travel-friendly<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Works anywhere without extra charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Quick Cyber Safety Tips for the Semester<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Use strong, unique passwords<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for each service (and turn on your password manager!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Watch out for fake<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/duo-mfa\/\">Duo MFA requests<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014don\u2019t approve what you didn\u2019t request<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Be cautious of job offers, urgent emails, or texts from unknown contacts<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>All job offers at Montclair are available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/career-services\/handshake\/\">Handshake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Update your devices<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> early in the semester\u2014don\u2019t delay security patches and software updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Upcoming Information Technology Holidays<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>October \u2013 Cybersecurity Awareness Month<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">| Cyberspace is one <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">scary<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Techies Day \u2013 October 3<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">| Cheers to the pros who keep us safe and secure!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>International Computer Security Day \u2013 November 30<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | Lock down your devices before the hackers log in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Got questions or need help?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-service-desk\/\">IT Service Desk<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:itservicedesk@montclair.edu\">itservicedesk@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/it-service-desk\/academic-unit-support\/\">Local Academic Tech Teams<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome Back, Agents! 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