Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Office 365 Scam
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 2:39pmThe scam claims that all the recipient’s emails will be deleted unless they update their Office 365 account.
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Alerts and Announcements
License Renewal Required for Perceptive Content Scanner Beginning May 30
Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 2:02pmOn Tuesday, May 30, the scanner license structure for Document Management (Perceptive Content) will be updated to meet the terms in our vendor contract.
Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for May 20-21
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 9:17amPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. 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.
May 2023 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 3:24pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for May 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.
Phishing Alert: Email Portal Scam and HR Department Scam
Saturday, May 6, 2023 - 6:37pmOne scam claims that all the recipient’s emails will be deleted unless they click a link and provide their password.
New LastPass Features: Dark Web Monitoring and Password Iterations
Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 2:38pmOn Thursday, May 11, Pitt IT will activate two new security features for desktop users of LastPass — the provider for the University’s Password Manager and vault service — Dark Web Monitoring and increased Password Iterations.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Email Account Verification Scam
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 2:14pmThe body of the message asks recipients to click a link to validate their email account
Changes on April 21 Affect AP and GL File Synchronization Times
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 3:42pmOn Friday, April 21, changes will be made to PittSFTP giving users more time to review, adjust content, and when necessary, re-submit Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL) files with corrected data before being imported into PRISM for processing.
April 2023 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 8:31amMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for April that affect the following software:
Revised Join Meeting Experience Coming to Zoom; Preview Available
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 8:54amBeginning on Tuesday, April 18, Zoom is streamlining the join meeting experience to include fewer screens to access a meeting, as well as show a preview of the video displaying from your camera before joining the meeting.
Phishing Alert: New Variation On Fake Job Opportunity Scam
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 10:29amThe latest scam appears advertises a fictitious job as a study assistant with the Department of Psychology.
Apple Security Updates Address New Vulnerabilities
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 9:43amPitt IT recommends users install the necessary security updates using the guidance on Apple’s website.
Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for March 25-26
Monday, March 20, 2023 - 12:03pmPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 26. 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.
Storage Changes Will Affect Zoom and Canvas Recordings
Thursday, March 16, 2023 - 3:57pmPanopto, the vendor behind Pitt’s Lecture Capture system used for Canvas instructional recordings, as well as the default solution for saving Zoom meeting and webinar recordings, recently ended unlimited storage for all customers.
March 2023 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 1:30pmInstall the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
Find People (find.pitt.edu) Access Temporarily Restricted to PittNet
Monday, March 13, 2023 - 12:56pmYou can access Find People off campus using PittNet VPN (GlobalProtect) or PittNet VPN (Ivanti/Pulse Secure).
Consent Form Required for Qualtrics SMS Survey Distribution Effective March 31
Thursday, March 2, 2023 - 12:28pmBeginning Friday, March 31, Pitt Information Technology will require all users of the of Online Survey System (Qualtrics) to complete a consent form if they wish to use the text message (SMS) distribution feature.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for Feb. 25-26
Monday, February 20, 2023 - 10:09amPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. 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.
Qualtrics Legacy Single Response Reports End on Feb. 18
Friday, February 17, 2023 - 9:37amOn Saturday, Feb. 18, the vendor for Online Survey System (Qualtrics) will discontinue URLs used for legacy single response reports.
Phishing Alert: New Variation On Fake Job Opportunity Scam
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 2:21pmThe message asks recipients to reply with their school schedule and an alternate email address.