Attempting to log in with blank, default, and common usernames and passwords is a widely used attack technique. Unlike most enterprise or corporate networks, Berkeley Lab has an open computing environment so changing default credentials is especially important. To facilitate science and … [Read more...] about Cyber Security Awareness: Default Passwords
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Phone Scams
In support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the IT Division is highlighting phone scams and offering tips on how to avoid attacks. Scammers often take advantage of busy times throughout the year when people are distracted or vulnerable, such as during holidays, tax season, back-to-school, and … [Read more...] about Cyber Security Awareness Month: Phone Scams
Cyber Security Awareness Month: SMS Phishing
The IT Division is releasing a series of educational tips and reminders to promote the importance of cybersecurity across Berkeley Lab. Be sure to also check out events and learning opportunities hosted by UC Berkeley and UCOP … [Read more...] about Cyber Security Awareness Month: SMS Phishing
Invalid license error message on Windows login screen
By Ian Vaino on 2021-09-16T18:07:09Z Please be advised that as a result of vendor delays, users of a small number of Windows Systems at Berkeley Lab may see an error message about an illegal license on the WIndows logon screen, starting on Friday September 17, 2021. The message will … [Read more...] about Invalid license error message on Windows login screen
Security Alert: Update macOS, iOS and watchOS
By Tammera E Campbell on 2021-09-14T19:25:33Z Please take action to update to iOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, and watchOS 7.6.2 on Berkeley Lab and personal Apple systems immediately. Last week, The Citizen Lab informed Apple about a new zero-click iMessage exploit targeting Apple's image … [Read more...] about Security Alert: Update macOS, iOS and watchOS
(Completed) Friday, August 6th – 2:00 PM – Indico Outage
By David Huynh on 2021-08-06T21:51:50Z conferences.lbl.gov (Indico) underwent maintenance starting at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 6. The maintenance was completed at 2:45pm. Please contact the indico-admins@lbl.gov with questions or concerns regarding this maintenance. … [Read more...] about (Completed) Friday, August 6th – 2:00 PM – Indico Outage
Security Update for Google Drive File Permissions
By Derrick Johnson on 2021-07-29T17:09:57Z On September 13, 2021, Google Drive is releasing a security update that will apply to some Drive files. The security update will make Google Drive files more secure by updating their links to include a resource key and may lead to some new file access … [Read more...] about Security Update for Google Drive File Permissions
What is PrintNightmare
What is PrintNightmare Originally this issues was due to CVE-2021-1675 and you simply applied a patch released in June to fix it. However, another vulnerably was discovered a short time later CVE-2021-34527. There is currently no patch for this vulnerability. This is an emerging situation … [Read more...] about What is PrintNightmare
New Help FAQ: LastPass, Chrome OS and Flush DNS
By Tap L on 2021-06-02T18:26:50Z IT has revised and created new FAQ to help you with: LastPass Your password management sidekick! Setup LastPass in Browsers Setup LastPass Multi-factor Authentication with Google Authenticator Chrome OS Chrome OS Device Performance … [Read more...] about New Help FAQ: LastPass, Chrome OS and Flush DNS
Security on MacOS Big Sur 11.3 – M1(ARM)
By Kahefe Haseen Fatima on 2021-05-06T06:54:52Z Make sure to be protected, do a second reboot after the update! Apple released the macOS Big Sur update 11.3 on April 28, 2021. If Sophos is installed on an M1 (ARM) based system prior to the update, the first time the system boots after the … [Read more...] about Security on MacOS Big Sur 11.3 – M1(ARM)
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