December Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 4:45pmUse Microsoft's Windows Update feature to apply appropriate updates.
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Alerts and Announcements
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.
Zoom Recordings to be Stored Exclusively in Panopto Beginning Dec. 15
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 1:53pmAll recordings more than 120 days old will be removed from Zoom on Dec. 15, 2020.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Nov. 21-22
Monday, November 16, 2020 - 10:33amVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22. PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during this maintenance period.
UPMC Partners with Pitt to Implement Eduroam Global Wi-Fi Across Institutions
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 11:59amEduroam is now available at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Montefiore, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Mercy.
November Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 2:28pmIdentify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
Pitt Collaborates to Provide Free Wi-Fi to In-Need Communities
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 5:08pmNon-profit partnership will beam internet signals from atop Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning—the tallest educational building in the Western Hemisphere
Apple Releases Security Updates to Address New Vulnerabilities
Friday, November 6, 2020 - 3:22pmUsers should identify and install the appropriate updates provided by Apple.
Phishing Alert: New Variation of Fake Job Opportunity Scam
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 8:21amThe scam appears to originate from a legitimate pitt.edu email address.
Virtual Desktops for Remote Work URLs Change on Oct. 31
Monday, October 26, 2020 - 4:08pmYou do not need to enter the URLs to access the service.
Recording via a Web Browser is Coming to Lecture Capture (Panopto)
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 2:47pmCreators can record audio, video, and screens or application windows using select web browsers
Phishing Alert: Email Scam Offers Fake Job Opportunity
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 12:45pmSuch scams attempt to obtain sensitive personal data, such as bank account information.
Phishing Alert: Scam Imitates DocuSign Review Request
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 10:41amThe fake document review request appears to originate from a legitimate pitt.edu email address.
October Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 4:26pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for October that affect Windows, Office, Adobe Flash Player, and more.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Oct. 17-18
Monday, October 12, 2020 - 2:57pmVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.