Learn about new and upcoming changes to Google Workspace apps, including tabs and cover images in Google docs as well as rating options in Google Forms. Berkeley Lab staff can generally expect to see pending features become available in the weeks ahead. Jump to the summary to view the current … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Updates, October 2024
Berkeley Lab IT News Archive
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Pop up Scams
The Berkeley Lab community continues to report encounters with pop-up scams. These pop-ups, designed to look like security alerts or virus warnings, claim your computer has a virus or that you need to update your software immediately. The pop-ups either urge you to click buttons, such as "Scan … [Read more...] about Pop up Scams
Science IT paper Wins Award at AI/ML Systems Conference
Berkeley Lab's Science IT team won the Best Industry Track Paper award at the 4th International Conference on AI/ML Systems, which took place on October 8-11, 2024 in Baton Rouge, LA. The paper, titled Aggregated Knowledge Model: Enhancing Domain-Specific QA with Fine-Tuned and Retrieval-Augmented … [Read more...] about Science IT paper Wins Award at AI/ML Systems Conference
Evolving Phishing Tactics
Phishing continues to target the Berkeley Lab community, through fake emails and text messages. These attacks can be difficult to recognize because they often impersonate colleagues. It’s critical for Lab colleagues to understand the latest phishing tactics to protect Berkeley Lab. Below are three … [Read more...] about Evolving Phishing Tactics
Upcoming Scopus and SciVal Trainings on Oct. 29 and Oct. 31
The IT Research Services Team is offering new trainings in October for Scopus and SciVal, two online tools from Elsevier that provide access to research information and performance data. Introduction to Scopus, Oct. 29 at 10 AM Join IT Research Services for an Introduction to Scopus on … [Read more...] about Upcoming Scopus and SciVal Trainings on Oct. 29 and Oct. 31
#1 Action to Take for Cyber Security
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to talk about the number one thing you can do for cyber security: keep your operating systems (OS) and applications updated. This simple task is essential to protecting both personal and organizational data, especially in Berkeley Lab’s open … [Read more...] about #1 Action to Take for Cyber Security
New podcast “Cyber Supplements” by the Berkeley Lab IT Cyber Security team
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and we’re starting this month off strong with a new monthly podcast on cyber security topics called “Cyber Supplements". Hosted by the Berkeley Lab IT Cyber Security Team, these sessions are intended to promote awareness and understanding on cyber security … [Read more...] about New podcast “Cyber Supplements” by the Berkeley Lab IT Cyber Security team
Google Sign-In for Third-Party Apps – Action Required
Third-party apps that use only a username and password to access Google Accounts will no longer be supported beginning September 30, 2024. Google made this change as part of its ongoing focus on user safety. This older sign-in method puts users at an additional risk of sharing Google account … [Read more...] about Google Sign-In for Third-Party Apps – Action Required
IT Training, October 2024
ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab has partnered with D-Lab to offer our workshops to you. Following is a list of upcoming workshops on Python, R Programming, and Excel. To register for the workshops listed below, click on the link below to read the description, and then click the link to register via the … [Read more...] about IT Training, October 2024
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