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
Special Cyber Announcement: Update Web Browsers
By Arica Chhay, Jay Krous Web browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are essential for everyday work, research, and personal activities. The ubiquitous reliance on web browsers to access online resources makes them an attractive target for cyber criminals. Outdated browsers expose … [Read more...] about Special Cyber Announcement: Update Web Browsers
Banking Text Scam
By Arica Chhay, Jay Krous Scammers often use text messages, appearing to come from your bank, as a common tactic. An emerging twist motivates one to respond by warning about supposed fraud on your account. In the rush to address this supposed fraud, you might feel compelled to respond with … [Read more...] about Banking Text Scam
Google Docs Phishing Comments
By Arica Chhay, Jay Krous, Michael Smitasin A new phishing tactic has emerged; attackers are using the comments feature of Google Docs to send phishing messages. These attacks are challenging to prevent at the moment since the comment appears to come from Google. Review the real Lab example … [Read more...] about Google Docs Phishing Comments
Safer Web Browsing
By Arica Chhay, Jay Krous, Tap L, Gabe McGinnis 1. Minimize browser extensions. Web browser extensions are tools to extend or enhance your browsing experience, often by adding new features or enabling integrations with other applications, such as Google or Zoom. While most extensions are … [Read more...] about Safer Web Browsing
The Difference Between AD and LDAP Passwords
By Tap L Passwords are a key part of keeping Berkeley Lab accounts safe. We’ve all been there, trying to remember our password, forgetting it, and having to reset it. Let's talk about the common types of passwords at the Lab, AD and LDAP, and how to manage them. What are AD and LDAP … [Read more...] about The Difference Between AD and LDAP Passwords
High Volume Spam Emails
Berkeley Lab employees have recently reported an unusually large number of spam emails to their lbl.gov work account. High volume spam emails are a common attack tactic that typically floods users with hundreds of spam emails in a short period of time. Attackers do this to cover up important emails … [Read more...] about High Volume Spam Emails
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022
This October 2022, Berkeley Lab is kicking off the start of national Cyber Security Awareness Month with a new Cyber Security Annual Training (SEC 0201) course. The updated training reflects the latest security challenges and mitigations. The new SEC 0201 is now available for all Berkeley Lab staff … [Read more...] about Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022
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