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July 2024 Microsoft Security Update

Monday, July 8, 2024 - 12:55pm

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for July that affect a broad range of Microsoft products. Microsoft Corporation typically announces security updates on the second Tuesday of each month.

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 within the following guidelines:

Auto-Update to New Microsoft Teams Occurs July 1

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 11:28pm

Microsoft is updating the Teams desktop app for Windows and Mac for all remaining users of the classic version by Monday, July 1. After this date, the classic version will no longer function.

The new Teams desktop client offers a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience with the following enhancements:

Zoom Licensing Changes Take Effect July 1

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 2:58pm

Changes to the University’s licensing agreement with Zoom are set to take effect July 1, 2024. The changes involve the Premium services (large capacity meetings and webinars) options for Zoom licensing through the University.

The Zoom license add-ons for these premium services will be available in PantherExpress starting July 1. Pricing is as follows:

June 2024 Microsoft Security Update

Monday, June 10, 2024 - 9:52am

Please install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update.

May 2024 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 11:45am

Please install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update.

April 2024 Microsoft Security Update

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 1:56pm

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for April that affect a broad range of Microsoft products. Microsoft Corporation typically announces security updates on the second Tuesday of each month.

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 within the following guidelines:

Replace Malwarebytes with Defender for Endpoint by April 27

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 4:13pm

As part of Pitt Information Technology’s ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity, we will fully transition to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Defender ATP) as the University's primary solution for endpoint protection, detection, and response.

March 2024 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 12:33pm

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.

February 2024 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 12:24pm

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.