Phishing Alert: Fake Help Desk Email Scam Mimics Pitt Passport Login Page
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - 3:00pmThe scam appears to originate from the 24/7 IT Help Desk’s email address (e.g., helpdesk@pitt.edu).
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Alerts and Announcements
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Extended Maintenance Scheduled for Jan. 29-30
Monday, January 24, 2022 - 1:35pmThe Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) will be unavailable during an extended maintenance period from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30.
Phishing Alert: Outstanding Account Balance Scam Includes Harmful Attachment
Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 4:16pmThe scam implies that a payment is in progress from the recipient’s bank account.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for Jan. 22-23
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 9:10amPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23.
January Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 - 5:15pmPitt IT recommends that users immediately install the security updates necessary by using Microsoft's Windows Update.
Panopto Unavailable During Update to User Experience on Jan. 8-9
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - 3:37pmLecture Capture (Panopto) will be unavailable during a vendor update from 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 8, to 1 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9. Once completed, this service will no longer work using Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11).
Updated Qualtrics Results-Reports Preview Available
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - 1:10pmThe vendor for Online Survey System (Qualtrics) is offering a preview of its Results-Reports with an updated user experience.
Some LastPass Users May Receive Blocked Login Alerts
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 5:47pmIt is important to note that LastPass itself has not suffered a data breach. LastPass has published a blog article that explains the attempted attacks.
December Microsoft Security Update
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 5:12pmPitt IT recommends you install the necessary security updates using Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
Google Chrome Users: Check and Update Your Browser
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 5:04pmAll Chrome users should update to the latest version to protect against a security vulnerability.
Additional Guidance Regarding the Log4j Vulnerability
Monday, December 13, 2021 - 4:30pmIT Partners should contact all application vendors for the services they support and apply the recommended mitigations as soon as possible.
Vulnerability in Apache Log4j Could Allow for Remote Code Execution
Friday, December 10, 2021 - 2:48pmPitt IT is not aware of the vulnerability being exploited at the University, but it is being actively exploited elsewhere.
Update on Testing and Distribution of Windows 11 at Pitt
Thursday, December 9, 2021 - 9:24amUsers may install or upgrade to Windows 11 after consulting with their department's IT staff and verifying hardware compatibility.
Guidance Regarding Box Permission Levels
Thursday, December 2, 2021 - 11:42amTwo Box permission levels―Uploader and Preview Uploader―will be no longer be available effective Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
Overnight Network Outages Scheduled for Dec. 4-5, 11-12, and 18-19
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 10:09amConnectivity to PittNet wired and Wi-Fi networks will be impacted for all devices—including Teams and Avaya phones—in building locations on the Pittsburgh campus.
Reminder: CourseWeb (Blackboard Learn) to be Fully Decommissioned on December 24
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 1:17pmAn archive instance of Blackboard Learn is accessible by approved users until then.
Brief Pittsburgh Campus Phone Service Interruption on November 30
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 9:08amIndividual phone numbers may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes during the transition.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for Nov. 20-21
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 10:16amPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21.
Phishing Alert: Fake UNICEF Work-From-Home Job Opportunity Scam
Friday, November 12, 2021 - 7:24pmThe scam appears to originate from a legitimate pitt.edu email address.
Phishing Alerts: Mailbox Full and Employee Assistance Program Scams
Friday, November 12, 2021 - 9:19amBoth scams attempt to trick the reader into providing their University password on a fake login page.