The Computer Protection Program mission is to enable Berkeley Lab’s scientific mission by providing a secure yet open environment for Laboratory information and information systems. Our services include vulnerability scanning and remediation, intrusion detection, incident response, cyber security reviews, consultation and training.
Alert: Berkeley Lab Targeted in Phishing Scam
At least 200 individuals at Berkeley Lab received a message earlier today claiming to be an announcement about recent improvements in Google Applications or Berkeley Lab Email.
This message is a phishing scam.
Do not click on the links in this message.
If you have already clicked on a link in this message, immediately change your password at password.lbl.gov and contact [email protected] for additional assistance.
Top Issues
My computer is:
- Blocked from the network: Check your connection at onestop.lbl.gov.
- Lost or stolen: Report a lost or stolen computer.
I need:
- Antivirus software: Download Sophos anti-virus at software.lbl.gov.
- SSL Certificate: Read the IT FAQ.
How do I Report Spam or Phishing?
- Targeted phishing? e.g. email sent to you in the context of your affiliation with Berkeley Lab, UCB, UC, or DOE: Forward it as an attachment to [email protected].
- Standard phishing or spam? Follow the appropriate step:
- Gmail interface: Select message & press "Spam" button
- Email application e.g. Thunderbird: Move message to Gmail/Spam label
- Other: Forward it as an attachment to [email protected].
Latest News
- Sophos problem affecting the Lab
- Flashback malware affecting the Lab
- Vulnerable Browser Plugins
- Securing Home Computers
- Network Usage Policy
- Recent Targeted Phishing Attacks
- Computer Security Annual Refresher Training Available
- PII Search Tool
- Mac OS X Security Recommendations
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Training
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Security Requirements
- Minimum Security Requirements
- Regulations & Procedures Manual (RPM)
- External and Outsourced Information Systems
- Passwords
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Contact Us
For security issues, contact CPP at [email protected] (Emergency or after hours? Page (510) 486-7770)
For common issues, e.g. blocked computers, contact the Help Desk.
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