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.
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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