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New requirement on Technology Use During Foreign Travel
In response to increasing cybersecurity and research security threats, Berkeley Lab has updated its Requirements on Technology Use During Foreign Travel to better protect government systems, Lab data, and employees during international trips. These threats, which include the tracking or seizure of government-issued devices, mirror a wider trend seen across the national lab system and… Read more »
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Update Your Windows System NOW!
On March 12, 2020 Microsoft released a warning to immediately update and reboot Windows systems due to a Microsoft SMBv3 Client/Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Users are advised this is an extremely dangerous vulnerability and MUST be addressed right away.Users should know that if their systems are not patched appropriately and an attack is launched… Read more »
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Critical Windows 10 Updates Must Be Installed
Berkeley Lab IT has released Microsoft’s latest updates for Windows 10, which contains patches for multiple critical security vulnerabilities. One of these, CVE-2020-0601, has been identified by the Cyber Security group as a mandatory update. As such, all Windows 10 systems at the Lab MUST be updated, and may be blocked from the network if… Read more »
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Update Firefox Now!
Just as your operating systems need to be patched, so do your browsers. Mozilla recently disclosed a critical vulnerability in Firefox, and advises all users to patch it immediately:Mozilla Patches Critical VulnerabilitiesSecurity Advisories for FirefoxIf Firefox is configured to update automatically, patching is as simple as restarting your browser. Users should verify they are running… Read more »
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[Completed] January 9, 2020 – PMP Application
The PMP Application (pmp.lbl.gov) will be offline between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM for a system upgrade. Read more »
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IT Known Issues with Latest macOS Catalina
IT Workstation Support has catalogued the recent issues users have encountered when upgrading their system to the latest macOS Catalina. They are: 32-bit applications will not run on Catalina, see table below Top 10 32-bit Applications in-use Name Quantity Cisco VPN 277 Microsoft Word, what version? 163 Microsoft Excel, what version? 116 Microsoft Powerpoint, what… Read more »
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CCleaner Not Authorized On Lab Computers, Must Be Removed
As of Oct 17, 2019 Workstation Support is under guidance from LBL cybersecurity to remove CCleaner from all Lab systems.Computers that have BigFix (Active Mode) installed will have a pop-up appear informing the user of the action and provide a button to click for easy uninstallation.We are looking at other options to handle the functions… Read more »
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Multi-Factor Authentication Countdown
December 9th, the beginning of MFA enforcement for all staff, affiliates, and contractors is quickly approaching.All LBL users must activate MFA for their Berkeley Lab enterprise accounts by this date, or risk losing access to email, LETS, and all other services protected by their Berkeley Lab Identity.Visit go.lbl.gov/mfa to get started today. Read more »
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Malwarebytes Enterprise License Retired
Just a reminder that on June 1, 2019, Malwarebytes was no longer being offered by Berkeley Lab IT. Existing clients will continue to function, but will not receive updates. IT recommends that users uninstall Malwarebytes. This can be done manually, or users can wait until they see a BigFix Offer from IT, which will remove… Read more »
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IT Best Practices
Berkeley Lab computers are constantly under attack, but what should we, as users, do to protect ourselves and our systems? According to research conducted by Google, users and security experts often have different ideas as to what the best steps are to be taken.To make it easier, Berkeley Lab IT has developed a series of… Read more »
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Update Your iOS Devices Now!
As most people know, keeping your software updated is the number one thing you can do for cyber security. What is less well known is how important this is on mobile devices, such as iPhones and Android devices. A recent set of vulnerabilities announced in iPhone devices both makes it a priority to update now… Read more »
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Windows 7 End of Life, Upgrade Now!
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will stop releasing updates and critical security patches for Windows 7, leaving them unable to be secured and putting your personal data and the Lab at risk. Due to this, Windows 7 computer must be updated to Windows 10.What should I do?In most cases, upgrading your system to Windows 10… Read more »
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Multiple Microsoft Remote Desktop Vulnerabilities
On August 13, 2019 Microsoft released a warning to update and reboot your system due to new Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vulnerabilities:CVE-2019-1181 | Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE-2019-1182 | Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE-2019-1222 | Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE-2019-1226 | Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThis affects… Read more »
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