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MSSND: How to Secure Devices

Device Security

If you have a personally-managed Windows, Mac, IOS, or Android device that needs to comply with MSSND requirements, follow the step-by-step instructions below for how to configure your device to meet campus policy.

MSSND #1: Patching and Updates

We also provide optional guidance to assist with achieving the “...

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Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training

This mandatory, computer-based training covers a variety of information security topics and is accessed through the UC Learning Center, supported by Berkeley People & Culture. Additionally, you can access the course via the information on the People and Culture UC Cyber Security Awareness...

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Shopping online is easy and convenient. Online sales are expected to grow another 11% - 15% this holiday season! Cybercriminals are always working on their next score,...

Fake UC Berkeley Financial Support Program

December 4, 2024

This phony email was sent impersonating a UC Berkeley administrative department. It was attempting to get users to click with a bogus $2,250 financial bonus for eligible faculty and staff.

What makes this a phishing message?

The sender is not an @berkeley.edu sender and the login page is NOT an official CalNet CAS page.

This targeted phishing scam uses financial motivation and curiosity to attempt to get campus affiliates to send their usernames, emails, and passwords.

Tips if Something Seems Off: You will never be asked to enter your credentials into any non UCB page...

Fake Email Account Suspension email

December 2, 2024

This fake email termination message was received by many users allegedly telling them their campus email account would be suspended.

Commonly used phony subject lines include:

'ADVANCE WARNING'

'***Urgent*** Your Account Will Be Suspended'

'ATTENTION!!! Actin Needed Now'

Tips if Something Seems Off:

UC Berkeley Help Desks will NEVER initiate contact directly via test to personal cell phone numbers

No technician will ever ask you to send them a password, DUO push code or other secret account information, especially in an insecure...

Phony Remote virtual Assistant Job

December 2, 2024

This is a fraudulent offer for a remote assistant position. The scammer will impersonate a real UCB professor or department and try to take the conversation offline to a 'personal email' address.

Common bogus email subject lines include:

'Approved Part - Time Job ( Offer For Staffs & Students )'

'VIRTUAL PERSONAL ASSITANT JOB (REMOTE)'

'**NEW INTERNSHIP OFFER**'

'Internship Opportunities at University of California, Berkeley'

'Research Assistant Position'

What makes this a phishing message?...

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