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PantherBytes Blog
Whether or not you like New Year’s resolutions, setting goals and pursuing self-improvement is an important part of personal growth. Here in Pitt IT, we know that a little bit of tech can make a big difference in helping to achieve your ambitions.
Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Digital Risk Bulletin
In 2025, organizations will be challenged with protecting sensitive information for their customers while continuing to provide seamless and easy user experiences.
Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

PantherBytes Blog
Winter break is the perfect time to unwind and recharge, but it can also be a great opportunity to check off some tech-related tasks. Whether you're looking to learn something new, organize your digital life, or just relax, we’ve got some tips to make your winter break both productive and enjoyable. 
Digital Risk Bulletin
TP-link is reportedly being investigated over national security concerns linked to vulnerabilities in its very popular routers.
Digital Risk Bulletin
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Jan. 10 over TikTok's effort to block a federal ban on the platform if it's not sold by Jan. 19.
Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Digital Risk Bulletin
Over 200,000 YouTube creators and counting have been targeted by cybercriminals masquerading as big-name brands in a newly discovered phishing campaign.
Outages/Maintenance
Pantheon has confirmed that their intermittent issue that affected access to some University websites yesterday has been resolved. Full service has been restored.

Status: Resolved

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

PantherBytes Blog
Skiing and snowboarding at Seven Springs. Ice skating at PPG Place. Building snowmen or going sledding in the backyard. … Or shoveling the sidewalk, clearing off the car, and praying for roads that aren’t ‘slippy’.
Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The previously scheduled maintenance has been canceled.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The previously scheduled maintenance has been canceled.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The previously scheduled maintenance has been canceled.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
Update: The end time for maintenance to Talent Center for Managers and the University Career sites has been changed to 2 a.m. ET. The maintenance window will now be two hours, from midnight until 2 a.m. on Dec. 15.

Status: Scheduled

Outages/Maintenance
PittNet Wi-Fi and wired network service on the third floor of the Cathedral of Learning, which earlier this morning was interrupted as a result of of a power outage in the building, has now been restored.

Status: Resolved

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

PantherBytes Blog
Ah, the thrill of finals week—a rollercoaster of cramming, late-night study sessions, and an alarming spike in caffeine consumption. But fear not! Students can prepare for the final stretch using an array of cutting-edge technological resources that can greatly enhance efficiency and effectiveness. So stop worrying and start preparing!
PantherBytes Blog
At the University of Pittsburgh, technology isn’t just about making tasks easier—it’s about making them accessible to everyone. Copilot for Microsoft 365 (M365), now available for faculty and staff at Pitt, takes this mission to the next level.