Ransomware is a type of malicious software cyber attackers use to encrypt an organization’s systems or data and extort payment in order to restore access. Ransomware attacks can be disruptive and harmful to organizations, resulting in financial loss, the permanent loss of sensitive or proprietary … [Read more...] about Cyber Security Awareness: Ransomware Resistant Backups
Cyber Security
Cyber Security Awareness: Default Passwords
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
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
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
Keep your computer safe! Take action now!
By Tap L on 2021-06-11T23:32:35Z To all users that have Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge installed on the computer. Google has released a new version of Google Chrome that addresses vulnerabilities that attackers in the wild could exploit to take control of affected systems. The new … [Read more...] about Keep your computer safe! Take action now!
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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