A new type of phishing attack is targeting Berkeley Lab users through Google Calendar. Attackers are sending fake calendar invites, taking advantage of Google’s default setting that automatically adds invitations to your calendar. What is the attack This phishing technique uses Google … [Read more...] about Cyber Alert: Phishing Scams Using Google Calendar Invites
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Berkeley Lab Hosts ALICE Grid Operations Review Meeting
In September, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hosted the annual ALICE USA Grid Operations Review Meeting, bringing together computing experts from Berkeley Lab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and CERN. The meeting focused on aligning goals, reviewing infrastructure performance, and planning … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Hosts ALICE Grid Operations Review Meeting
Fake CAPTCHA Scams: Don’t Get Tricked Into Running Malicious Code
How the Attack Works Fake CAPTCHA attacks often begin with deceptive emails containing malicious links, misleading social media ads leading to fraudulent websites, compromised links on legitimate sites, or manipulated search engine results, and then the user is presented with a CAPTCHA, such as … [Read more...] about Fake CAPTCHA Scams: Don’t Get Tricked Into Running Malicious Code
Cisco Anyconnect now Cisco Secure Client with Rebranding and Interface Change
On October 15th, the Berkeley Lab is updating our Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software to the latest version, which has been re-branded as Cisco Secure Client. Previously called Cisco Anyconnect, this updated version performs the same functions, but will have a new look and slightly … [Read more...] about Cisco Anyconnect now Cisco Secure Client with Rebranding and Interface Change
The “ClickFix” Attack: A New Threat to Your Computer’s Security
A new attack technique, dubbed "ClickFix," has emerged, putting computer users at risk of compromising their own devices. This attack begins with a deceptive message or warning that appears on your screen, claiming that your computer has a problem or needs to be fixed. The message then instructs you … [Read more...] about The “ClickFix” Attack: A New Threat to Your Computer’s Security
Wei Feinstein Named Head of ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab’s IT Division
Berkeley Lab’s IT Division is pleased to announce that, after a national search, Wei Feinstein has been selected as the new Department Head for ScienceIT. Wei joined the Laboratory in 2018, initially working in HPC User Services before taking on management of the program at both Berkeley Lab and UC … [Read more...] about Wei Feinstein Named Head of ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab’s IT Division
New Phonebook who dis? IT Revives Berkeley Lab Phonebook with Modernized Design and Improved Search
The IT Division officially launched an updated version of the Berkeley Lab Phonebook last week, bringing easier navigation, improved functionality, and a cohesive Berkeley Lab–branded look. This upgrade is part of IT’s broader strategy to review and refresh legacy Lab websites, improving both user … [Read more...] about New Phonebook who dis? IT Revives Berkeley Lab Phonebook with Modernized Design and Improved Search
Science IT publishes article on Few-Shot Learning, Presented at PEARC ‘25
AI is rapidly changing how we process information, solve problems, and advance scientific discovery. One of the key challenges in this space is few-shot learning, which allows AI models to learn new tasks with only a small number of training examples. This approach is especially valuable in research … [Read more...] about Science IT publishes article on Few-Shot Learning, Presented at PEARC ‘25
Why the Berkeley Lab Logo’s Campanile Has Only Two Windows
The Berkeley Lab logo is one of the Lab’s most recognizable symbols, instantly connecting our work to our historic roots at the University of California, Berkeley. At the heart of the design is a stylized depiction of the campanile, or Sather Tower, a UC Berkeley landmark. While the real tower … [Read more...] about Why the Berkeley Lab Logo’s Campanile Has Only Two Windows
Berkeley Lab Hosts Inaugural AI for Operations Workshop
In late June, Berkeley Lab hosted its inaugural AI for Operations Workshop bringing together more than 70 participants from across the Lab and several additional institutions. Building on the success of previous UC and DOE-level AI summit, this daylong, in-person event provided a unique forum to … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Hosts Inaugural AI for Operations Workshop
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