February Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 5:14pmMicrosoft has announced security updates for February that affect a number of Windows and Office products.
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Alerts and Announcements
Live Transcription for Zoom Arrives February 12; Requires Host Activation
Friday, February 5, 2021 - 2:23pmThe new captioning feature improves accessibility of Zoom meetings and webinars.
Security Vulnerability Affects Most Linux Operating Systems
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 11:54amPitt IT recommends systems admins patch affected systems as soon as possible, prioritizing systems that have low-privileged accounts.
DUO Security requires WebAuthn authenticators for U2F security keys March 1, 2021
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 8:55amDuo Security, the provider of the University’s multifactor authentication, will require those using U2F security keys to complete a one-time enrollment in web authentication (WebAuthn) beginning on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Extended Maintenance Scheduled for Jan. 30-31
Monday, January 25, 2021 - 1:04pmThe Student Information System (PeopleSoft) will be unavailable during an extended maintenance period from 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Jan. 23-24
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 8:55amVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.23. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24.
Touchless Printing is Coming to Pitt Print Stations (Pharos)
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - 3:50pmStudents can now manage print jobs from their mobile device without ever touching a printer.
Update to the University’s ERM Service Desk (Salesforce Service Cloud) Allows Case Visibility Across Units
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - 3:31pmOn Saturday, Jan. 16, an update to the University’s ERM Service Desk (Salesforce Service Cloud) will provide increased visibility into technical cases across units. This change is designed to improve transparency and efficiency around help desk cases related to technical issues at the University.
Microsoft And Adobe Security Updates for January
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 4:23pmAffected products include Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and more.
Microsoft Zoom for Outlook Add-in Replaces Zoom Plugin for Outlook
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 2:52pmMigrating to the add-in reduces the possibility of Outlook crashes and provides enhanced security.
Set Duo Multifactor Authentication to “Remember” You for 24 Hours
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 8:49amTo use the feature, click the "Remember me for 24 hours" checkbox at the bottom of the Duo authentication screen.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Dec. 19-20
Monday, December 14, 2020 - 11:49amVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during this maintenance period.
Phishing Alert: Employee Evaluation Scam Links to Harmful Online Form
Monday, December 14, 2020 - 10:27amIf you receive this message (or any message similar to it), please report it as a phishing scam.
December Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 4:45pmUse Microsoft's Windows Update feature to apply appropriate updates.
Apache Announces Vulnerability in Apache Struts
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 4:42pmUpgrade to the most recent version of Apache Struts after appropriate testing.
Lecture Capture (Panopto) Maintenance Scheduled on Dec. 19
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 10:00amUsers will not be able to access online recordings or upload new videos during maintenance that begins at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Phishing Alert: Payroll Notification Scam Links to Malicious Website
Monday, December 7, 2020 - 9:56amThe email links to a malicious website that mimics a Microsoft login page.
Reminder – CourseWeb (Blackboard Learn) Retirement
Monday, December 7, 2020 - 9:27amStudents and faculty should download any remaining content by Friday, Dec. 11.
Resolved: Issue Affecting Access to Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - 10:38amOracle has resolved the issue and restored full service.
CourseWeb (Blackboard Learn) Retirement
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 1:40pmStudents and faculty should download any remaining content by Friday, Dec. 11.