Apple Releases Security Update for macOS High Sierra
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 2:43pmCSSD recommends that users immediately install Security Update 2017-001 to remediate this vulnerability.
Alerts & Notifications
Phishing Alert: Pulse Secure Update Scam
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 10:48amScam claims the Pulse Secure VPN client has been updated and you must click a link to reactivate your Pitt VPN access.
Scheduled Network Maintenance to Affect Eureka Building on Dec. 9
Monday, November 27, 2017 - 4:09pmWired and wireless network service will be unavailable overnight in the Eureka Building for up to four hours while work is completed.
Scheduled Network Maintenance to Affect Johnstown Campus on Dec. 2
Monday, November 20, 2017 - 3:45pmWired and wireless network service will be unavailable overnight for up to four hours.
November Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - 3:30pmUpdates are available for Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and more.
Vendor Maintenance to Affect CourseWeb (Blackboard) on Nov. 19
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - 11:53amUsers may experience intermittent outages during maintenance
Resolved: UPMC Issue Affecting Users on UPMC's Network
Monday, November 13, 2017 - 7:10pmThe issue is affecting the ability of users on the UPMC network to access University resources, including My Pitt and My Pitt Email.
Phishing Alert: Outlook Account Deactivation Scam
Friday, November 10, 2017 - 12:56pmScam claims your email account will be deactivated unless you click a link and provide your email address and password. .
Phishing Alert: Health Center Message Scam Mimics Office 365 Login Page
Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 3:59pmScam claims you have an unread message from your Health Center and contains a harmful link that mimics a Microsoft Office 365 login page.
Resolved: Intermittent Issues with Outlook Web Access
Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 8:27amResolved: The issue with Microsoft Outlook web access has been corrected by the vendor.
November 8, 2017 07:54pm Intermittent Issues with Outlook Web Access
A recent vendor update is affecting Microsoft Outlook web access. Some users may experience intermittent issues opening a new message or new reply message. Microsoft is in the process of rolling back the patch. Updates will be posted as they become available. In the interim, users may be able to access content using the Outlook client as an alternative method.
Scheduled Network Maintenance to Affect Several Buildings on Nov. 18
Monday, November 6, 2017 - 1:29pmComputing Services and Systems Development will upgrade network equipment during the standard downtime period from 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, to 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 19.
Wired and wireless network service will be unavailable overnight in the following locations for up to four hours while work is completed:
Scheduled Network Maintenance to Affect Greensburg Campus on Nov. 11
Monday, October 30, 2017 - 9:33amWired and wireless network service will be unavailable overnight for up to four hours.
Microsoft to End RPC over HTTP Support on Oct. 31, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 12:08pmA small number of individuals at the University use RPC over HTTP to access their My Pitt Email.
Resolved: Vendor Issue Affecting Concur Travel and Expense Management Service
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 11:58amConcur is aware of the issue and is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.
Scheduled Network Maintenance to Affect Bradford Campus on Nov. 4
Monday, October 23, 2017 - 3:10pmWired and wireless network service will be unavailable overnight for up to four hours.
Reminder: Faculty Information System Extended Maintenance Scheduled for Oct. 20-23
Friday, October 20, 2017 - 3:52pmWork is expected to be completed by 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23.
Vendor Issue Affecting Some PRISM Users
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 4:30pmA caching issue is affecting PRISM. Work arounds are available.
New KRACK Vulnerability Affects Encrypted Wireless Connections on All Devices
Monday, October 16, 2017 - 4:58pmAn attacker who exploits this vulnerability could intercept information that a device is transmitting over the wireless network.
Scheduled Network Maintenance to Affect Cathedral of Learning on Oct. 28
Monday, October 16, 2017 - 4:16pmWired and wireless network service will be unavailable overnight for up to four hours.
October Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 5:01pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates affecting Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows, and more.