By Jennifer Brown on 2019-01-09T02:00:07Z What is a browser cache? A browser uses a local cache (pronounced “cash”) to store copies of recently accessed website information to quickly display data to a user at a later time. Having pages and images cached prevents the browser from having to … [Read more...] about To Clear or Not to Clear Browser Cache
Cyber Security
Google’s “Critical security alert” email
Created by Michael Narong Smitasin, last modified by Jay Krous on Dec 14, 2018 Overview You may receive an email like the below stating a "Sign-in attempt was blocked" for an email address in the @gtempaccount.com domain. This is not an attack or concerning; it's just benign leftovers from … [Read more...] about Google’s “Critical security alert” email
Nov. 30, 2018 – Vulnerability to Zoom Meeting Client
By Luis Enrique Corrales on 2018-12-11T17:32:44Z Zoom has identified a vulnerability in its Zoom Meeting Client for Mac, Windows and Linux. This vulnerability is pretty bad, we believe it’s worth you taking the time to upgrade. The vulnerability could enable execution of unauthorized Zoom … [Read more...] about Nov. 30, 2018 – Vulnerability to Zoom Meeting Client
Poodle Resources
Created by James Welcher, last modified by Jay Krous on Oct 17, 2018 Poodle Resources Vulnerability Description and Assessment: The "Poodle" vulnerability is a protocol weakness in SSL 3.0. An attacker sitting between a client browser and a webserver could issue a man-in-the-middle attack … [Read more...] about Poodle Resources
CCleaner Hacked
By Tammera E Campbell on 2018-04-16T21:02:57Z Problem Some CCleaner installers were found to have third party malware embedded. Though CCleaner fixed their installers quickly, some of users downloaded and unknowingly installed malware. A project in IT User Support was initiated to identify these … [Read more...] about CCleaner Hacked
Why Use a Password Manager Like LastPass?
By Tammera E Campbell on 2018-01-10T16:25:47Z Generating, remembering and maintaining unique passwords is challenging and nearly impossible today. As the number of mandatory passwords, password length, and password complexity increases, it becomes harder to remember them without relying on … [Read more...] about Why Use a Password Manager Like LastPass?
MacKeeper Introduces More Problems Than It Is Worth
By Tammera E Campbell on 2017-12-19T19:59:49Z MacKeeper is a well-known utility suite for macOS, which is typically installed by users looking to improve the performance of their system. MacKeeper is known to use aggressive marketing techniques, and has a very poor track record in terms of … [Read more...] about MacKeeper Introduces More Problems Than It Is Worth
Apple MacOS High Sierra Security Bug
By Tammera E Campbell on 2017-11-30T18:11:40Z Problem As reported yesterday, there's a major security flaw in Apple's newest operating system, High Sierra. The bug allows anyone to gain complete administrative access to the computer when using “root” as the username with a blank password. … [Read more...] about Apple MacOS High Sierra Security Bug
Password Requirements Have Changed
By Tammera E Campbell on 2017-10-19T23:06:01Z Cyber Security recently changed Berkeley Lab Identity password requirements. The changes included: Your passphrase must be at least 14 characters Your passphrase must pass a strength check that disallows repeated / sequential characters, … [Read more...] about Password Requirements Have Changed
TREX Will Require VPN for Offsite Access Starting June 29 2017.
By Mark Dedlow on 2017-06-08T02:29:57Z As part of the Laboratory’s ongoing efforts to improve cyber security, TREX will require VPN for off site access beginning June 29th 2017. Users can get more information about VPN installation at https://go.lbl.gov/vpn and get assistance at … [Read more...] about TREX Will Require VPN for Offsite Access Starting June 29 2017.
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