November Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 5:05pmPitt IT recommends that users immediately install security updates using Microsoft's Windows Update.
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Alerts and Announcements
November Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 5:05pmPitt IT recommends that users immediately install security updates using Microsoft's Windows Update.
CourseWeb (Blackboard Learn) to be Fully Decommissioned on December 24
Friday, November 5, 2021 - 11:45amAn archive instance of Blackboard Learn is accessible by approved users until then.
Switch to the Minitab Web App for Windows and Mac
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - 3:12pmWindows and Mac licenses for the desktop apps expire on December 31, 2021.
Zoom Use Requires Version 5.5 or Newer Beginning November 1
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 3:40pmThe vendor will require use of version 5.5 or newer to access Zoom.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for Oct. 23-24
Monday, October 18, 2021 - 11:25amPeopleSoft 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, Oct. 23. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24.
Global Supply Chain Issues Affect University Hardware Requests
Friday, October 15, 2021 - 12:52pmPlease continue to use Pitt IT's standardization program and avoid buying consumer-grade laptops from retail stores.
October Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 4:39pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for October affecting Windows, Office, and more.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Extended Maintenance Scheduled for Oct. 16-17
Monday, October 11, 2021 - 11:21amThe Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) will be unavailable during an extended maintenance period from 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17.
Certificate Issue May Affect Some Cloud Services Access, Including Canvas
Monday, October 4, 2021 - 1:22pmUsers who continue to receive certificate warnings accessing Canvas and other cloud services should update their version of Mac OS or Windows and try connecting again.
Guidance for Distribution and Installation of Windows 11 at Pitt
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 3:08pmPitt IT recommends that students, faculty, and staff delay upgrading to or installing Windows 11 until our testing has been completed.
Phishing Alert: Fake Covid Test Results Scam Mimics Pitt Passport Login Page
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 10:19amThe scam attempts to trick users into providing a username, password, and Duo authentication code.
Updated Qualtrics User Experience Coming on Oct. 6
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 4:10pmThe vendor for Online Survey System (Qualtrics) has announced updates planned for Wednesday, Oct. 6, to make Qualtrics easier to navigate and provide a more intuitive user experience.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for Sept. 25-26
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 10:54amPeopleSoft 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, Sept. 25. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26.
September Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 4:20pmPitt IT recommends that users install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
Install New Apple Update to Address Current Vulnerabilities
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 9:50amApple has announced security updates to address vulnerabilities that are currently being exploited.
Microsoft Announces Critical Vulnerability Affecting Office and Internet Explorer
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 6:15pmPitt IT expects attackers will use phishing attacks to attempt to exploit this vulnerability.
Phishing Alert: Bitcoin Job Opportunity Scam
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - 9:12amThe scam asks recipients to respond to an external address using their personal email accounts only.
HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) to Replace PeopleSoft Mobile
Monday, August 30, 2021 - 2:55pmUsers of PeopleSoft Mobile via MyPitt may notice a different look and layout beginning Sept. 20. This is because links to PeopleSoft Mobile (PS Mobile) from MyPitt will redirect to HighPoint Campus Experience (PeopleSoft/HighPoint CX) on this date.
Phishing Alert: Payroll Message Scam Links to Malicious Website
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 5:39pmThe link in the email directs users to a fake Pitt login page where they are prompted to provide their username and password.