Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Bitcoin Survey Job Scam
Monday, August 14, 2023 - 5:08pmThe scam, which may appear to originate from a Pitt email address, asks recipients to apply with an alternative email address.
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August 2023 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 1:00pmInstall the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft AutoUpdate.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Job Scam Advertises Remote Opportunity
Monday, August 7, 2023 - 3:00pmThe scam advertises a fictitious job as a remote regional director.
Reminder: Continue Planning for End of Windows Server 2012 Support
Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 10:16amPitt Information Technology strongly encourages departments that use hardware running Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 to continue developing a migration plan in preparation for Microsoft’s end of support.
Simplified Pitt Guest Wi-Fi Service Available Aug. 7
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 3:39pmUniversity visitors can take advantage of simpler, faster access to Pitt Guest Wi-Fi from all Pitt campuses beginning on Monday, Aug. 7.
Changes to University Computing Account Activation Coming Aug. 1
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 12:13pmOn Tuesday, Aug. 1, an upgrade will be released to improve the Self-Service Account Activation process used by Pitt applicants, students, and employees for setting up their University Computing Account.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Billing Statement Scam Mimics Pitt Passport Login Page
Monday, July 24, 2023 - 8:49pmThose who may have provided their credentials should change their University Computing Account password immediately.
Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for July 22-23
Monday, July 17, 2023 - 10:08amPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 23. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.
This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.
July 2023 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 2:36pmInstall the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
Panopto Creators Using Mac PCs Should Upgrade Recorder by July 20
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 10:17amOn Thursday, July 20, Panopto — the vendor behind Pitt’s Lecture Capture system — will require all Panopto for Mac recording software run version 13.0.0 or higher.
Apple Security Updates Address New Vulnerabilities
Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 4:12pmInstall the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by following the guidance on Apple’s website.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Bitcoin ATM Scam
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 8:00pmThe scam advertises a fictitious job visiting Bitcoin ATMs for a survey.
Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for June 24-25
Monday, June 19, 2023 - 10:12pmPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.
This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.
Improvements Coming to PantherExpress Software Store July 1
Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 2:32pmOn July 1, the Pitt IT Software Store in PantherExpress — used for departmental software purchases — will be upgraded with improvements to software searching and purchasing.
June 2023 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 2:57pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for June that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.
Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.
Phishing Alert: Free Items Offered in Exchange for Shipping Costs
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 4:39pmThe scam asks recipients to text a phone number to arrange delivery of the items.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Microsoft 365 Scam
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 11:07amThe scam claims all emails and Office files will be deleted unless you scan a QR code to update your Microsoft 365 account.
Storage Changes Coming July 1: Review Recordings for Zoom and Canvas
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 4:42pmAs previously announced in March 2023, Panopto, the vendor behind Pitt’s Lecture Capture system used for Canvas instructional recordings, as well as the default solution for saving Zoom meeting and webinar recordings, recently ended unlimited storage for all customers.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Office 365 Scam
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 2:39pmThe scam claims that all the recipient’s emails will be deleted unless they update their Office 365 account.
License Renewal Required for Perceptive Content Scanner Beginning May 30
Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 2:02pmOn Tuesday, May 30, the scanner license structure for Document Management (Perceptive Content) will be updated to meet the terms in our vendor contract.