It’s almost Spring Semester! Have trouble accessing your account? Visit My Access myaccess.hccc.edu Contact the Help Desk: itshelp@hccc.edu - (201) 360-4310. Visit ITS: 70 Sip Ave 3rd Floor, or North Hudson 3rd Floor
⚠️ PHISHING ALERT: Job Scam Email ⚠️
HCCC email titled:
“WORK FROM HOME AND GET PAID WEEKLY”
🚫 This is a phishing scam.
Do NOT click the link or respond.
🔍 Red flags:
• Generic message
• Promises quick money
• Suspicious link
#Cybersecurity#Phishing
ALT Graphic with bright colors (red, white, and black) displaying a warning icon and the headline “Phishing Alert.” Text reads: “Work From Home Job Scam – Do Not Click Links. Report to ITS Help Desk.” Includes HCCC ITS contact email and phone number itshelp@hccc.edu 201-360-4310
ALT Please be advised that ITS in Jersey City will be located in L416 in the Gabert Library Wednesday 5/20 and Thursday 5/21. We apologize for any inconvenience.
@DrCReber surprised HCCC Valedictorian Marlon Peña Crespo with exciting news. Marlon is 1 of 60 students nationwide to be named a 2026 Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholar! Graduating with a 4.0 GPA, he will transfer to @Columbia University. @TheJKCFyoutu.be/fxO9S1OZRQo
ITS Warning: Regarding Your Email Access Phishing Scam. If you interacted with this link, please contact the Help Desk #cybersecurity
ALT Screenshot of an email notification warning about a request to terminate email access due to a potential conflict related to user affiliations. The message urges immediate re-verification via a provided link to avoid permanent closure and data loss, emphasizing a 24-hour response window and one-time submission for password verification.
"Remote Job" email is a scam. Contact the Help Desk immediately if you completed the form #scam#cybersecurity
ALT Subject: Remote Job
Screenshot of an email titled "Remote Job" offering a flexible part-time position paying $500 weekly, emphasizing no travel or car needed as work is remote or on campus. Email includes instructions to apply via a link and mentions a response timeframe of 12 to 24 hours from Job Placement Camp Student Services.
ITS Warning - Work From Home ( Data Entry ) SCAM #cybersecurity
ALT Good day, We are pleased to offer a flexible remote work opportunity that allows you to earn additional income from the comfort of your home. This position provides the freedom to set your own schedule, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. If you are interested in joining our team, please click APPLY NOW to complete a job application. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Thank you for your interest.
🔐 Sign‑In Update for HCCC Accounts
Text message (SMS) codes are no longer available for signing in to Microsoft services.
✅ If you already use the Microsoft Authenticator app, you’re all set.
#HCCC#HCCCAlerts#CampusIT#AccountSecurity#MicrosoftAuthenticator
ALT Security notice from Hudson County Community College. Text message sign‑in codes are no longer supported for Microsoft accounts. Users who previously used text messages should contact the ITS Help Desk for help setting up the Microsoft Authenticator app. Official download links for iPhone and Android are provided. 📲 iPhone (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458
🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator&hl=en-US
🚨 PHISHING SCAM ALERT 🚨
Students—be aware of a scam pretending to be HCCC ITS.
⚠️ The scam:
• Starts with an email claiming your HCCC Microsoft 365 account will be deactivated
• Sends you to a fake form asking for personal info
ALT Screenshot of "Important Notice" email - We've noticed that your university Microsoft 365 account is set for deactivated due to a recent change in your status (like graduation, withdrawl, or transfer). However, recent activity suggests you might still be connected to the university. To ensure you don't lose access to your account and services, please confirm your current affiliation. Your access to the following services is at risk: University Email (Outlook) Microsoft Teams OneDrive (cloud storage) Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
ALT Screenshot of text thread from 214-320-3976. Hello is this (email redacted) Have you opted to shutdown your email (email redacted) account which there was no response from you so far To proceed with the termination, You not responding means YES, Your account wil automatically be terminated within 24 hours Regards, Hudson County Community College
Follows up with text messages asking for an MFA or verification code
🚫 HCCC ITS will NEVER ask for your password or MFA code by email or text.
✅ What to do:
• Don’t click links from unknown senders
• Don’t share passwords or codes
TODAY: Join us at 1pm ET to learn how you can protect yourself and loved ones from romance scams. Bring your questions!
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🚨 Liberty Link Scheduled Outage 🚨 Heads up, students! Liberty Link will be unavailable on Monday, February 16, from 4:00 am to 11:30 pm due to planned system maintenance. Please plan ahead, as access will be unavailable during this time #HCCC
ALT HCCC LibertyLink Outage February 16 4 am - 11:30 pm Plan Ahead! on a decorative background
Brian Brushwood, Founder of @ModernRogueShow, flipped SAT on its head - in his Convene presentation, trainees don't just learn to read and identify phishing emails, they write them and score points by catching each other's in the wild.
Get your ticket: hubs.la/Q041pj-40
What an amazing Data Privacy Week! Thank you to all who attended, became Champions, and shared. What was your biggest takeaway?
We have recordings of our webinars for anyone who missed them, or those who loved them so much they want to watch them again: hubs.la/Q0411fmN0
💘Love is in the air...but so are romance scammers!
🛡️We've created free resources to keep you safe from online scammers this Valentine's Day.
Learn more here: hubs.la/Q0415Cqy0
Missed College Service Day? Click below to see remarks by Dr. Chris Reber, HCCC President and our keynote speaker DeRionne Pollard, Ph.D., President and CEO of American Association of Community Colleges.
youtu.be/GCf1e6KtCus@Comm_College@NJCommColleges@DrCReber@HudCoTweet