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Status updates and reminders regarding IT-managed systems and applications. Check it-status.lbl.gov for more system and security notifications, including planned and unscheduled downtime and outages.

CrowdStrike Falcon is the Lab’s New Antivirus Solution

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Berkeley Lab IT is pleased to announce CrowdStrike Falcon (or simply CrowdStrike) has replaced Sophos as the Lab’s antivirus software. Sophos Antivirus, which has been used at the Lab since 2012, will be discontinued by Sophos in July 2023.  Crowdstrike enables detection and remediation of … [Read more...] about CrowdStrike Falcon is the Lab’s New Antivirus Solution

Security Advisory: Update Apple Devices to Address a New Zero-Day Vulnerability

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Apple released a security update for Apple devices on February 13, 2023, regarding CVE-2023-23529. This vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely execute code without your knowledge. The latest security updates include the fix to this issue, and we encourage all users to update all Apple devices … [Read more...] about Security Advisory: Update Apple Devices to Address a New Zero-Day Vulnerability

Use Caution Before Upgrading to macOS Ventura

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Author: Tap L Apple released a new operating system, macOS Ventura, on October 24, 2022. Review tips from IT for a successful system upgrade. The IT Support Services group recommends Berkeley Lab users exercise caution before upgrading to macOS Ventura. Please review the following … [Read more...] about Use Caution Before Upgrading to macOS Ventura

Blocked Access to the Lab Network

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Open collaboration and teamwork is an integral aspect of Berkeley Lab culture. Cyber Security's goal is to safely remove barriers to scientific research and enable full participation for all Lab staff and affiliates, including remote and international users. To maintain the integrity of our complex … [Read more...] about Blocked Access to the Lab Network

The Difference Between AD and LDAP Passwords

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Author: Tap L Passwords are a key part of keeping Berkeley Lab accounts safe. We’ve all been there, trying to remember our password, forgetting it, and having to reset it. Let's talk about the common types of passwords at the Lab, AD and LDAP, and how to manage them. What are AD and LDAP … [Read more...] about The Difference Between AD and LDAP Passwords

NetApp Released A Fix For Their NAS (CVE-2021-42287)

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Back in July 2022, Microsoft released a fix that impacted the following NAS, but not limited to: NetApp, Hitachi, Dell Compellent and etc. You may continue reading here for a refresher on the issue. NetApp tracked down the problem to be a password issue and released both a workaround and a fix … [Read more...] about NetApp Released A Fix For Their NAS (CVE-2021-42287)

Windows and Microsoft Office Update Alert

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All Windows and Microsoft Office users: Microsoft has released several critical patches this month. So, remember to allow your computer to update and restart when prompted. It is very important to install these critical patches to protect your computer. Windows Update Guidance: Microsoft … [Read more...] about Windows and Microsoft Office Update Alert

User-Level Apps Emails (Pexels and LinkedIn)

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Originally posted at it-status.lbl.gov. Zoom recently sent out a notification to all Lab Zoom users indicating that the Pexels Virtual Backgrounds and the LinkedIn Video Meetings for Zoom apps were approved. Although this is a legitimate message from Zoom, the message should not have gone out to … [Read more...] about User-Level Apps Emails (Pexels and LinkedIn)

Microsoft Update May Affect Network Attached Storage (Condo-Storage)

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Microsoft will be rolling out a new fix in July 2022 for a vulnerability found in CVE-2021-42287. If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, this could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, administration takeover, or Denial of Service (DoS). Microsoft’s fix … [Read more...] about Microsoft Update May Affect Network Attached Storage (Condo-Storage)

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