Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for November that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.

Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 21. This work is expected to last until 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 22. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.

Individuals who have responded to the scam and provided their credentials should immediately change their University password.

Pitt IT is aware of a zero-day, critical security vulnerability involving a widely used image format known as WebP.

Install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft AutoUpdate.

The Pitt IT Virtual Student Computing Lab — used for accessing lab software and resources remotely, as well as in physical Pitt IT Student Computing Lab locations on campus — has been improved with a persistent user profile. 

Install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft AutoUpdate.

Pitt Information Technology strongly encourages departments that use hardware running Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 to continue developing a migration plan in preparation for Microsoft’s end of support.

On Tuesday, Aug. 1, an upgrade will be released to improve the Self-Service Account Activation process used by Pitt applicants, students, and employees for setting up their University Computing Account.