Windows has recently released their newest operating system, Windows 11. LBNL IT does not recommend upgrading to Windows 11 at this time. We would like to caution our users to be careful before deciding to upgrade or install. You need to ask yourself the following questions before choosing to … [Read more...] about Before Getting Windows 11
IT Status
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.
Druva Device Inactive?
If you receive a message because Druva inSync is reporting that device(s) linked to your account have not been backed up in at least 14 days, it is likely that there is a problem which could result in data loss in the event that you need to restore a file. Possible causes for this email: … [Read more...] about Druva Device Inactive?
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
General Windows Update Guidance
By Tap L on 2021-07-15T00:08:20Z All Windows system users, Microsoft releases Monthly Updates (patches) to keep your computer as secure as possible. As onerous as it may seem, keeping your Windows system up to date is a very important part of using any modern operating system with … [Read more...] about General Windows Update Guidance
Critical security updates for Windows system – PrintNightmare
By Tap L on 2021-07-09T20:25:48Z To all Windows system users, Microsoft has recently released some critical security updates regarding PrintNightmare. Please run Windows Update and check if your system requires any patches. It is strongly recommended to do this NOW and monitor any future … [Read more...] about Critical security updates for Windows system – PrintNightmare
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
Caution! Caution! Caution regarding macOS Monterey!
By Tap L on 2021-07-02T15:54:06Z Apple has announced a new operating system, macOS Monterey. They have released a beta version for consumers to download. The first final release is expected in Fall 2021. However, we would like to caution our users to be careful before upgrading to the … [Read more...] about Caution! Caution! Caution regarding macOS Monterey!
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