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Google Sign-In for Third-Party Apps – Action Required Third-party apps that use only a username and password to access Google Accounts will no longer be supported beginning September 30, 2024.
LastPass URL Encryption – Action Required LastPass will begin rolling out URL encryption in August 2024. Once the privacy enhancement becomes available, action is required for all LastPass users to encrypt the URL of existing vault items. The process will only take a few minutes.
Google Authenticator App Loop Issue On June 26, IT received numerous reports regarding an issue with the Google Authenticator app where users were unexpectedly signed out. Take action to prevent the issue from recurring moving forward.
Enable Stolen Device Protection for iPhones When Stolen Device Protection is enabled, an additional layer of security is required if your iPhone is away from familiar locations. All users are encouraged to enable the feature on their iPhones for better protection of data and devices.
Secure Your Identity with 1Password 1Password is a password management solution now offered at Berkeley Lab. Weak login credentials and their exposure are a leading cause of cybersecurity incidents. Install a password manager today to help protect your identity and personal data.
Update Legacy LastPass App for Mac Desktops Starting on March 31, 2024, LastPass will no longer support their legacy application for Mac desktops. Users who downloaded the Mac desktop app directly from the LastPass site or prior to June 2023 are impacted. Users of the LastPass browser extension are not affected.
QR Code Use Policy When used appropriately, QR codes may be useful for marketing events or campaigns. Learn more about the Lab's QR code use policy.
IPv6 Available on VPN and Visitor Wireless IPv6 addresses are now offered on the Berkeley Lab VPN via DHCPv6 and on the visitor wireless network.
Archive Universal Analytics Data by June 2024 Starting the week of July 1, 2024, users will no longer be able to access any Universal Analytics properties and all data will be deleted.
End of Support for Outdated Operating Systems This is a reminder for Berkeley Lab users regarding end of support for outdated Windows and macOS operating systems. Systems deemed as security risks may be blocked with no prior warning from accessing the Lab network.

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