September Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 2:32pmUpdates affect Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office, Skype for Business, and more.
Alerts & Notifications
Beware of Email Phishing Scams Related to Hurricane Irma
Friday, September 8, 2017 - 5:29pmScammers often take advantage of public interest during natural disasters to distribute new phishing emails.
Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Web Browser Require Update
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - 4:38pmCheck to ensure you are using the latest version of the Chrome browser.
Phishing Alert: "Upgrade Your Mailbox" Scam Attemps to Collect Your Username and Password
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - 11:23amScam claims to increase mailbox quota by clicking on a link.
My Pitt Video (Panopto) Recorder Update Required for Users Effective September 15, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017 - 11:46amBeginning Friday, users of the My Pitt Video Recorder must use version 5.4 or higher to create video content.
Phishing Alert: Wells Fargo Bill Payment Scam Contains PDF that Links to Harmful Website
Friday, August 25, 2017 - 4:19pmA new scam claims that you need to open a PDF attachment to view a bill payment.
Pulse Secure Client Required for UPMC Users Effective Sept. 3, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 10:18amBeginning September 3, 2017, UPMC employees will be required to use the Pulse Secure client to access restricted University resources remotely.
Resolved: Intermittent Vendor Issue Affecting Access to Ask Cathy and Some My Pitt Services
Friday, August 18, 2017 - 11:48amIssue affects ability to perform searches in My Pitt, log in to some My Pitt services, and log in to askcathy.pitt.edu.
Vendor Maintenance May Briefly Affect Skype for Business Meetings This Weekend
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 4:30pmIndividuals who are in an active meeting may experience a brief interruption between 10 p.m. on 8/19 and 8 a.m. on 8/21.
Phishing Alert: Student Health Message Scam Mimics Office 365 Login Page
Friday, August 11, 2017 - 4:14pmA new email scam contains a harmful link that mimics a Microsoft Office 365 login page.
Network Maintenance Scheduled for August 12
Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 9:38amWired and wireless network service should not be affected.
StudioAbroad Maintenance Scheduled for August 11-14
Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 9:05amThe UCIS service will be unavailable from noon on 8/11 to 9:00 a.m. on 8/14 during the upgrade.
August Microsoft Security Update
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 5:50pmUpdates affect Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, SharePoint, Adobe Flash Player, and more.
Phishing Alert: Xfinity Security Notification
Monday, August 7, 2017 - 10:41amA new email scam claims you must enroll in a new Xfinity security feature or your service will be discontinued.
Vendor Maintenance to Affect My Pitt Video on August 12
Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 1:23pmMy Pitt Video will be unavailable between 8:00 and 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12.
Vendor Maintenance Affects Some Software Downloads on August 1
Friday, July 28, 2017 - 2:38pmThe service provider for Pitt on the Hub (online software store) will perform vendor maintenance between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. on August 1.
Additional Aug. 5 Maintenance Scheduled
Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 6:16pmWired and wireless network service should not be affected during this separate maintenance work.
Network Maintenance to Affect Several Buildings on Aug. 5
Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 8:56amWired and wireless network service and telephone service will be affected for up to six hours in some buildings.
Phishing Alert: Student Organization Payment Scam
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 12:36pmNew email scam targeting student organizations on campus that claims the sender needs assistance in making a check payment or wire transfer to a vendor.
Tableau Maintenance Scheduled for July 22
Friday, July 21, 2017 - 11:07amTableau will be unavailable for two hours during the standard downtime period this weekend.