Starting in January 2025, the Identity Management (IdM) team at Berkeley Lab will remove the requirement for password changes on your Berkeley Lab identity and Active Directory accounts. This update aligns Lab account requirements with modern cyber security best practices. This change is designed … [Read more...] about A holiday present from IT: No more password changes
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
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
#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
New Phishing Tactics: QR codes and SMS
The Berkeley Lab Cyber Security group has identified a new phishing tactic that uses an image file and QR codes to bypass spam filters. The attacker then takes the attack to your phone, communicating with you via SMS messages. The attacker's goal with this phishing scam is to acquire your MFA … [Read more...] about New Phishing Tactics: QR codes and SMS
1Password Training, April 17 at Noon
The IT Division is excited to invite Berkeley Lab staff to join a 1Password training session on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at noon. 1Password is a password management solution now offered to the Lab as an alternative option to LastPass. Both products will help keep your online accounts secure and … [Read more...] about 1Password Training, April 17 at Noon
Secure Your Identity with 1Password
By Tammy Campbell, Arica Chhay, Tap L Password management is an increasingly important and challenging responsibility. Websites and applications are expanding their requirements for robust, unique, and lengthy passwords in response to the growing number and sophistication of … [Read more...] about Secure Your Identity with 1Password
Browser Pop-Ups Lead to Phone Scams
By Arica Chhay, Jay Krous, Michael Smitasin Berkeley Lab Cyber Security wants to make you aware of an ongoing attack using fake pop-up windows. This method has been observed several times at the Lab in the last few months. The pop-ups appear to be from Microsoft or an antivirus program attempting … [Read more...] about Browser Pop-Ups Lead to Phone Scams
UCPath Phishing Incident
By Arica Chhay, Jay Krous A recent phishing attack impersonated UCPath and targeted employees at multiple campuses. While there was no financial loss, you should stay alert and learn how to spot phishing attempts to keep yourself and the Lab safe. Read more for an overview of the UCPath … [Read more...] about UCPath Phishing Incident
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