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Increased Phishing E-mail activity on MCC Student E-mail accounts

MCC student email accounts have been receiving multiple iterations of phishing emails recently.

A phishing email is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data including login credentials, personal information, and banking/credit card info. Attackers will pretend to be a trusted entity, most often requesting urgent action be done by clicking on a link to download an attachment or enter your login or personal information on a fraudulent website.

Things to check on a suspicious email:

  • The sending address - You can check the email address of the sending email account by hovering your mouse over the display name or by tapping it on your smart device. Make sure the sending address matches the display name.
  • Vague References - Communications from Monroe Community College will be branded with "MCC". If an email references to MCC as "The University", or does not have a closing with a specific college department or staff member as the sender, the email is most likely a scam.
  • Spelling Errors - Check the subject and body of the email for spelling errors and continuity issues.

What to do if you are not sure if an email is legitimate?

You can forward the message to the MCC Student Technology HelpDesk at technologyhelp@student.monroec c.edu. Staff members will verify the legitimacy of the message and advise you on the proper course of action.

What to do if you think you entered your information into a phishing email?

You should immediately change your MCC Network Account Password (https://account.monroecc.edu) and forward the message to the MCC Student Technology HelpDesk. If you entered personal or banking information into a fraudulent website, notify MCC's Public Safety office at 292-2911.

Messenger, Ryan
Student Services Office
03/04/2020