International Phone Scam Impersonates Chinese Consulate Officials
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 12:10pmThe scam typically begins as an automated robocall in Mandarin.
Alerts and Announcements
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Dec. 15-16
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 9:52amThe Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) will be unavailable during an extended maintenance period beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. We anticipate the system will be returned to service by early morning on Sunday, Dec. 16.
Vendor Maintenance to Affect Lynda Online Learning Overnight on December 6–7
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - 3:36pmMaintenance begins at midnight on Thursday–Friday, Dec. 6–7 and ends at 3 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7.
Resolved: Service Provider Issue Causing Delay in Delivery of Pitt Email Attachments
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - 2:22pmMicrosoft has resolved the issue. Full service has been restored.
Beware of Phishing Scams Related to Holidays and Tragedies
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 3:38pmBe vigilant for these types of scams during the coming weeks.
Phishing Alert Update: Scam Using Stolen Passwords to Extort Money is Not Credible
Monday, November 19, 2018 - 4:06pmThere is no indication that the perpetrators of this scam possess any compromising information about the recipients.
PittNet VPN (Pulse Secure) Ends Support for Kaspersky Lab Antivirus Products Effective Dec. 1.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 4:21pmAs an alternative, the University provides Antivirus (Symantec Endpoint Protection) at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff.
November Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 3:48pmUpdates available for Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and more.
Find People Website Enhancements Take Effect Nov. 10
Friday, November 9, 2018 - 12:49pmThe upgraded site features faster performance, better search results, and a mobile-friendly interface.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Nov. 17-18
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 1:20pmVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 17. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 18.
Resolved: Service Provider Issue Affecting "Call Me" Option for Multifactor Authentication
Monday, November 5, 2018 - 10:54amFull service has been restored.
Resolved: Service Provider Issue Affecting Access to Box
Friday, November 2, 2018 - 6:27pmBox has resolved the issue that affected access to pitt.box.com earlier this evening.
Security Enhancement for Box Apps Takes Effect Nov. 12, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018 - 11:59amEffective Nov. 12, 2018, only apps using TLS 1.1 and higher will work with Box.
Resolved: Intermittent Issue Affecting Access to PittNet Wi-Fi
Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 12:18pmThe intermittent issue affecting access to PittNet Wi-Fi has been resolved. Full service has been restored.
Enterprise Spam and Virus Filter to Retain Quarantined Messages for 30 Days
Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:36pmThe change takes effect on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.
Resolved: Intermittent Issue Affecting PittNet VPN (Pulse Secure)
Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 9:33amThe intermittent issue affecting access to the PittNet VPN (Pulse Secure) service has been resolved.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Oct. 27-28
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 9:02amPeopleSoft will be unavailable during scheduled vendor maintenance Oct. 27-28.
Resolved: Microsoft Issues Affecting Skype for Business Phone Service
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 4:23pmMicrosoft has resolved the issue and restored full service.
Online Survey System (Qualtrics) Self-Service Available to Students on Oct. 20
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 10:49amStudents can now activate and publish surveys without a sponsor.
Service Provider Maintenance to Affect Titusville Campus Network on Oct. 15–16
Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 10:34amMaintenance begins at midnight on Monday–Tuesday, Oct. 15–16, and ends at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16.