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UC Berkeley urges compliance with copyright laws, warning that illegal file sharing can lead to severe penalties. Guidance and resources are available in the Campus Plan and on the security website.

Beware of phishing via fake Google Calendar invites with urgent titles and malicious links. Be cautious of unexpected invites, even those appearing to come from @berkeley.edu addresses, and avoid clicking links or calling numbers. Report suspicious events as spam before deletion.

All UC Berkeley digital content must meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. UCOP is revising policy to align with these changes and seeks feedback by Dec. 19, 2025. Staff should review materials for compliance.

This October, join us in celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), a time to engage and educate our UC Berkeley community on the importance of and our shared responsibility to cybersecurity. Participate by sharing messages, displaying posters, and attending CAM events throughout the month!

UC Berkeley IT announced the 2024–2025 Spot Award recipients, honoring staff for outstanding contributions. Thanks to bIT colleagues for your resilience during a year of change. Let's celebrate awardees and recognize their everyday efforts through Pay IT Forward.