August Microsoft Security Update
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 5:50pmUpdates affect Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, SharePoint, Adobe Flash Player, and more.
Alerts & Notifications
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.
Network Maintenance Scheduled for July 22 and July 29
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 4:18pmWired and wireless network service should not be affected,
Vendor Maintenance to Affect Electronic Lab Notebooks on July 23
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 2:27pmLabArchives, the service provider for the Electronic Lab Notebook service, will perform server maintenance.
Reminder: Faculty Information System Update Scheduled for July 21 - 24
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 1:50pmThe system will be upgraded starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 21.
Phishing Alert: Office 365 Security Update Scam Mimics Microsoft Login Page
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 8:56pmA new email scam claims you have Office 365 messages concerning a security update.
July Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 4:55pmUpdates affect Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office, Adobe Flash Player, and more.
Phishing Alert: Student Health Services Scam Mimics a Microsoft Office 365 Login Page
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 4:44pmA new email scam contains a harmful link that mimics a Microsoft Office 365 login page.
Phishing Alert: Library Account Expiration Scam Mimics Pitt Passport Login Page
Friday, July 7, 2017 - 9:37amA new email scam contains a harmful link that mimics the Pitt Passport login page.
New Vulnerability Affects WordPress Plugin WP Statistics
Monday, July 3, 2017 - 3:45pmVulnerability could allow attackers to take control of an affected website.
What You Need to Know About the Petya Ransomware Attack
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 8:02pmComputing Services and Systems Development (CSSD) is aware of a new malicious software program named "Petya" that made news yesterday for infecting corporate systems in the U.S. and Europe. "Petya" is a type of ransomware that relies on unsuspecting users to click links or open an infected email attachment to download it. Once it has been opened, it encrypts files on the affected computer and network share drives, and the user is then required to pay a ransom to recover their files. One reason this malicious software has spread so aggressively is that it then attempts to infect other computers on the network that do not have the latest security updates and are not protected against "Petya".
Phishing Alert: "Update Your Mailbox" Scam Attempts to Collect Username and Password
Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 8:31pmScam claims you have exceeded your email quota and must click a link to update your account.
June Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - 2:54pmUpdates affect Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office, Adobe Flash Player, and more.
Phishing Alert: Lab Line Scam Mimics Pitt Passport Login Page
Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 12:58pmA new email scam contains a harmful link that mimics the Pitt Passport login page.