Phishing Alert: New Variations of Fraudulent Pitt Email Termination Scam
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 5:43pmIndividuals who have 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.
Install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft AutoUpdate.
Individuals who have responded to the scam and provided their credentials should immediately change their University password.
Immediately change your password if you provided your credentials.
Pitt IT is aware of a zero-day, critical security vulnerability involving a widely used image format known as WebP.
PeopleSoft 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, September 23. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 24. 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.
Install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft AutoUpdate.
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/Highpoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during an extended upgrade scheduled for improved operational efficiency of the Student Information System from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, through 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1.
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.
The scam, which may appear to originate from a Pitt email address, asks recipients to apply with an alternative email address.
Install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft AutoUpdate.
The scam advertises a fictitious job as a remote regional director.
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.
University visitors can take advantage of simpler, faster access to Pitt Guest Wi-Fi from all Pitt campuses beginning on Monday, Aug. 7.
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.
Those who may have provided their credentials should change their University Computing Account password immediately.
PeopleSoft 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, July 22. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 23. 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.