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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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macOS Monterey is unblocked! But wait!
Hold on! Before you rush to upgrade, here are the things to do: MacOS Monterey compatibility: Find out if your device will work with macOS Monterey Software that works on macOS Big Sur with M1 or Intel Chipset should work with macOS Monterey. Software Compatibility for macOS Big Sur on M1 Chipset Software compatibility for… Read more »
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Seeing The message “Your connection is not private”
Do not be alarmed if you are getting the message “Your connection is not private”. The related IT team is working to resolve the issue. In the meantime click Advanced and click Proceed to login.lbl.gov (Unsafe) and accept the risk to continue. Feel free to reach out to IT if you have any questions. You can contact our IT support staff… Read more »
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Safety First – No Walk-ins
Author: Tap L You Must Have an Appointment Due to the current state of COVID, keeping everyone healthy and safe is the Lab’s highest priority. With that in mind, Berkeley Lab IT Support services will not accept any walk-ins. All visits are by appointment only until further notice. You can set up an appointment… Read more »
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Inventory Check Time – Install BigFix
During the 2022 Wall-to-Wall inventory campaign, install BigFix to certify the existence of DOE tagged assets. Any DOE-barcoded system running BigFix will automatically be verified for inventory purposes, without the barcode being scanned. This saves tremendous time for property reps and staff. Approximately 4,600 DOE assets have been accounted for within the first week of… Read more »
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Data Migration Project
The IT Division Data Migration Project celebrates an important milestone phase led by Collaboration Services. The Collaboration group is responsible for the administration and support of productivity applications and tools that help staff connect with colleagues and Berkeley Lab services, including Google Workspace. David Huynh, Computer Systems Engineer, Derrick Johnson, Computer Systems Engineer, and Luis… Read more »
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Cloud Computing for Science at LBL
In some respects, cloud computing has been around for so long that it seems old hat these days. Now it seems that everything has moved to the cloud. Or has it? For scientific computing, the move to cloud has been happening at a much slower pace; however, there are many signs that change is finally… Read more »
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Data Privacy Day 2022
The information below is provided by the Data Privacy Day 2022 Announcement from the Office of Ethics, Compliance & Audit Services, University of California, Office of the President. Film Screening and Panel Discussion in Celebration of Data Privacy Day 2022 We tweet, we like, and we share — but what are the consequences of our… Read more »
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Avaya Workplace Application Pilot User Page
Answer your desk phone on your computer or mobile device using the Avaya Workplace Application. Available for Chromebook, Mac and PC computers and iOS and Android smartphones. To download the Avaya Workplace application, go to software.lbl.gov Instructions on how to use the soft phone. Please provide feedback regarding… Read more »
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Cyber Security Awareness: Ransomware Resistant Backups
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 information, and negative impacts to reputation Read more »
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AV Upgrades for Hybrid Teams
As Berkeley Lab continues operating in hybrid work mode, the IT Division’s Audio Visual (AV) team remains focused on assembling the best technology available to bridge gaps between hybrid team members. IT’s AV team staff includes Audio Visual Specialists, Darrin Chavarria and Miles Green, and Luis Corrales, IT Collaboration Services manager. Read more »
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Furthering the Lab’s Mission with Advanced Photographic Capabilities
This ongoing series features collaborations with Thor Swift, Lead Photographer, Creative Services Office/IT, and describes the methods and the collaborative process utilized to document and illustrate work ranging from multidisciplinary scientific research to operations infrastructure and equipment upgrades. Read more »
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Expected Outage to Major Systems in December
Due to an infrastructure modernization project, Berkeley Lab staff should expect an outage to major systems starting on Friday, December 17 at 5pm PST to Sunday, December 19 at 5pm PST. Read more »
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