Phishing Alerts: Two New Phishing Scams Attempt to Collect Pitt Credentials
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 9:03pmPitt IT is taking action to address two new phishing scams targeting the University community.
Pitt IT is taking action to address two new phishing scams targeting the University community.
As we communicated last summer, Red Hat is ending support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6 and 7 on June 30, 2024. Servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 will no longer be supported or receive security updates and bug fixes after this date, leaving them vulnerable to hackers, malware, and viruses.
Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for March 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.
Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for February that affect a broad range of Microsoft products. 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 scheduled maintenance to the Student Information System taking place overnight the next two weekends. Both are performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar.
If you provided your credentials, change your password immediately at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu).
Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for January 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.
If you replied, be vigilant about reviewing any messages received at the email address you provided.
If you provided your credentials, immediately change your password by searching for “change my password” at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu).
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during routine maintenance to the Student Information System performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar, from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, until 7 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Be sure to complete all work and exit the system before 11 p.m. on Dec. 23. Incomplete entries will be terminated without notice when the system goes offline.
Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for December 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.
If you responded to this scam, block the scammer’s email address and be vigilant about email received at the address you provided.
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during a scheduled maintenance to the Student Information System performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar, from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, until 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. The maintenance window is scheduled by Pitt Information Technology in consultation with the Office of the University Registrar, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Student Financial Services.
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during routine maintenance to the Student Information System performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar, from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, until 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. The maintenance window was scheduled by Pitt Information Technology in consultation with the Office of the University Registrar, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Student Financial Services.
Individuals who responded to the scam and provided their credentials should immediately change their password.
Individuals who have responded to the scam and provided their credentials should immediately change their password.
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.
Those who provided their credentials should immediately change their password.
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.