January 2019 – July 2022
Enjoy this replay of an informative deep dive on collaborative tools and meetings that will help you navigate the future of work. Learn about the latest inclusive meeting technology, ergonomics for home use, and how to plan meetings so those on site and Zoom can participate. https://youtu.be/TfKNhk4U2zo
The Lab, in collaboration with CERN, ESnet, DFN-CERT, ESET, STFC, and WLCG, has formed a new global security trust group called SAFER (Security Assistance For Education & Research), dedicated to defending the academic, research, and education mission from cyber threats. https://commons.lbl.gov/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=205816635
Attempting to log in with blank, default, and common usernames and passwords is a widely used attack technique. Unlike most enterprise or corporate networks, the Lab has an open computing environment, so changing default credentials is especially important. Read more. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/2021/10/21/Cybersecurity+Awareness%3A+Default+Passwords
Beginning Oct.19, and every 3rd Tuesday of the month, all Berkeley Lab users will be asked to update Zoom. Regular updates provide enhanced security, new features, and bug fixes. Click for details. If you receive a “contact IT administrator” message, refer to the FAQ page. https://zoom.lbl.gov/#h.p_T_rq4VVojdzi
In support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the IT Division is highlighting phone scams and offering tips on how to avoid attacks. Recent data indicates a 22% increase over the past year in the number of Americans who lost funds due to phone scams and 59% received scam calls related to COVID-19. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/2021/10/14/Cybersecurity+Awareness+Month%3A+Phone+Scams
New Science-IT training opportunities in Python, Pandas, and R begin soon. To sign up for our email list, visit ittraining.lbl.gov. Click here to access the new registration form. https://dlab.berkeley.edu/partners/lbl
Did you know that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month? The IT Division is releasing a series of educational reminder tips about the importance of cyber security, beginning with phishing via SMS. Learn more about text message phishing scams and how to avoid these types of attacks. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/2021/10/06/Cybersecurity+Awareness+Month%3A+SMS+Phishing
New IT training opportunities for Python Fundamentals, as well as Bash and Git, begin next week. Register in advance. To sign up for the IT email list, visit ittraining.lbl.gov. https://dlab.berkeley.edu/partners/lbl
The Lab recently became aware of LBNL and UC employee information being used to request fraudulent accounts with banks and financial services companies. Information disclosed in prior external (non-LBNL) data breaches may be the source. Read more about this. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/cpp/Fraudulent+Financial+Accounts+using+LBL+and+UC+Employee+Info
On September 13, Apple released a suite of new updates to fix a vulnerability that allows devices to be compromised with no indicators. Given the severity of the exploit, users should update to iOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, and watchOS 7.6.2 on Berkeley Lab and personal Apple systems immediately. https://commons.lbl.gov/x/fwYhD