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Microsoft Co-Pilot

Microsoft has implemented changes to Copilot Chat (login version), which has resulted in existing users losing access to the service. We are currently investigating the issue in collaboration with Microsoft and IT Security. Please note that Copilot Chat (non-login version) is only compatible with P1 data.

Microsoft Copilot is currently under evaluation and has not yet been made available as a service to the UCSF community.Microsoft has implemented changes to Copilot Chat (login version), which has resulted in existing users losing access to the service. We are currently investigating the issue in collaboration with Microsoft and IT Security. Please note that Copilot Chat (non-login version) is only compatible with P1 data.

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Data System Services (DSS)

The Data Systems Services (DSS) team is comprised of seasoned network professionals and database and web programmers who have been providing data collection, cleaning, and storage services to research investigators for more than 35 years. 

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05/22/25: Malicious RVTools Installer Found on Official Site

The official site for RVTools has been hacked to serve a compromised installer for the utility.For a complete description of the vulnerabilities and affected systems, go to Malicious RVTools installer found on official site, researcher warns.IT SecurityRead more about IT Security service offerings.

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05/22/25: 0-Day Vulnerabilities in Firefox

Mozilla released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox products. For a complete description of the vulnerabilities and affected systems, go to Mozilla Security Advisories.IT SecurityRead more about IT Security service offerings.

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05/22/25: Vulnerabilities in Chrome

Chrome released security updates to address vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser.For a complete description of the vulnerabilities and affected systems, go to Chrome Releases.IT SecurityRead more about IT Security service offerings.

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How to Flush DNS Cache

When troubleshooting network connectivity issues or addressing DNS-related errors, one of the most common and effective first steps is to flush the DNS cache. This process clears outdated or corrupted DNS entries, allowing your system to fetch the most up-to-date DNS information from configured servers.This guide will walk you through how to flush the DNS cache on macOS, Windows, and Linux systems.

When troubleshooting network connectivity issues or DNS-related errors, one of the most common first steps is to flush the DNS cache.

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DEB-DSS User Responsibilities

If you currently store data in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (DEB) Data Systems/Data Center or are an active user of the DEB Data Systems Services (DSS) you should be aware that UCSF is taking steps to increase IT security in order to ensure compliance with University of California policy BFB-IS-3: Electronic Information Security (“IS-3”). This policy applies to all campuses, all faculty, staff, students, and contractors who use UC information technology resources, including DSS resources.

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Current Supported Projects

Updated May 2025MOST Study:  Support data collection, cleaning and storage for MOST, as well as provide customizations as needed to the Research Data SystemBACKHOME Study:  Support data collection, cleaning and storage for BACKHOME, as well as provide customizations as needed to the Research Data SystemREACH Study:  Support data collection, cleaning and storage for REACH, as well as provide customizations as needed to the Research Data System and GPU cluster for analysis

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