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Cyber Alert: Phishing Scams Using Google Calendar Invites
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 Calendar invitations to deliver scams directly to your calendar. Because Google automatically adds… Read more »
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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 for the coming year of data-intensive operations supporting the computing of the ALICE experiment—one of the… Read more »
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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 to “fix” the issue by copying… Read more »
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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 Berkeley. She earned her Ph.D.… Read more »
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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 experience and visual consistency. The Berkeley Lab Phonebook serves as the… Read more »
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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 features three rows of windows… Read more »
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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 explore how AI can help transform operational functions at… Read more »
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Lawrencium Cluster training and additional updates
The IT Division’s ScienceIT team is offering Lawrencium Training for the Berkeley Lab community. Along with the virtual training, there are some additional system updates, including new infrastructure updates and more. Developed and managed by the ScienceIT team, the Lawrencium cluster is a powerful high-performance computing resource at Berkeley Lab, consisting of more than 1,300… Read more »
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IT Division Welcomes Jeff Woodbury as IT Support Services Group Lead
The IT Division is pleased to welcome Jeff Woodbury as the new IT Support Services Group Lead, overseeing Embedded Support, Endpoint Management, Workstation Support and Berkeley Lab’s Help Desk group. Jeff brings a rich and varied background to Berkeley Lab, with deep experience spanning higher education, technology strategy, and operational excellence. Jeff’s career began in… Read more »
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Plan Ahead: Year-End Projects with the CSO Team
If you have any design projects you need completed before the end of the fiscal year (September 30th, 2025), reach out to the Creative Services team (CSO) as soon as possible. As the fiscal year draws to a close, the CSO team at Berkeley Lab faces increasing demand for creative services. Due to limited resources,… Read more »
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How High-Performance Computing Enables a Multi-Decade Journey to the Next Generation Gamma-Ray Detector
Image of GRETA Quad Module Detectors on the Array during testing at LBNL. Photo by Robinson Kuntz, Berkeley Lab Photographer Read more »
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LBNL DNS Upgrades with Potential for Lingering Effects
On Wednesday, July 23rd between 6AM – 7AM PDT, the primary authoritative DNS Server will be taken offline for scheduled maintenance. During this time, any dynamic or manual updates to the DNS server for all domains administered by LBNL will be unavailable. Registration of names for dynamically addressed clients (DHCP clients) will be disrupted as… Read more »
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Avaya Workplace Soft Phone: Use Your Lab Number, Not Your Cellphone Number
Tired of mixing work and personal calls on your cell phone? Avaya Workplace makes it easy to keep your Berkeley Lab communications separate and professional. It allows you to access your voicemail and place calls across multiple devices, including your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Offered at no additional cost to Lab staff with a phone… Read more »
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