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You don't have to be a cybersecurity expert to protect yourself, but it helps to know what's out there — starting with Business email compromise, or BEC. Unlike phishing scams riddled with typos from unknown senders, BEC is designed to blend in completely, and in 2026, AI is making it even easier to pull off.

Timely updates and reboots are essential to maintain the security and integrity of the University’s network. Please take note of the following updates and guidelines in three areas related to cybersecurity:1. Install New Microsoft Patches and RebootToday Microsoft released monthly security updates that affect a wide range of products. It is crucial to promptly identify and install these updates to protect your systems from vulnerabilities. Please adhere to the following installation timelines:

Starting after 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug.

A full-screen popup warns that your Apple ID or Amazon account was just charged $149.99, urging you to call a number for help. Both the Apple and Amazon versions share the same phone number — a telltale sign it's a scam.

New research from Zscaler ThreatLabz looks past the headlines to examine which employees are compromised at the start of a ransomware attack, and what makes managers with elevated authority especially valuable targets for initia

Pitt Digital has your back all year long with cybersecurity tips that actually stick. Every student at Pitt completes a required annual cybersecurity training, and this year's edition zeros in on generative AI.

Monitoring confirms the issue has been resolved.

Pitt Digital has taken steps to strengthen security following this spring's Canvas data breach, an incident that affected more than 100 institutions and led Instructure, Canvas's parent company, to pay a ransom to the hacking group responsible. John Duska, Pitt Digital's chief information security officer, noted that while no software vendor can be fully hack-proof, Pitt Digital continues to focus on vendor risk assessment, faster detection, and clear communication with the campus community when incidents occur.

With the new semester just around the corner, it’s time to get your software set-up started. By the time you collect all your syllabi and set up your study schedule, the last thing you’ll want to think about is how to download Word. But no matter when you choose to set up your software, Pitt Digital has your back.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the legacy WIRELESS-PITTNET and PITT GUEST WI-FI network names (SSIDs) will be retired on the Pittsburgh campus. To avoid connection disruptions, individuals on campus before Aug. 12 should update saved Wi-Fi connections on their devices to PittNet (for students, faculty, and staff) or Pitt Guest (for visitors). Those returning to campus after Aug. 12 will simply need to connect using the appropriate network name upon arrival. Eduroam remains unchanged. 

Pitt Digital offers several resources to help students save money on computers ahead of fall semester. Before buying, students can consult Pitt's purchasing guide to determine actual specs needed, use campus Student Computing Labs or the Virtual Computing Lab for paid software, borrow a Chromebook through the need-based loaner program, or get software issues fixed through Drop-In Support at the University Store on Fifth and Hillman Library.

A Pitt professor wasn't surprised when OpenAI's CEO said one of its AI systems autonomously hacked into another AI company, Hugging Face, using stolen credentials and a previously unknown vulnerability to access its servers.

When you’re on campus, it’s nice knowing where there’s a person who can look at your laptop when you need support, a printer when you need a hard copy, or an outlet when your phone's running low. You can find Pitt Digital services at plenty of on-campus spots designed to help you take care of your tech.

Monitoring confirms the issue is fully resolved.

Monitoring confirms the issue has been fully resolved.

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warns that scammers are creating fake social media profiles and AI-generated videos of officials, then offering to help recover funds from prior scams in order to steal from victims a second time.

Monitoring confirms the incident has been resolved.

The vendor has resolved their issue that affected access to Canvas earlier this morning. Full service has been restored. Pitt Digital continues to monitor affected services closely to ensure continued reliability and stability. Any additional updates will be posted to status.pitt.edu.

Starting at Pitt is a lot. New campus. New schedule. New everything. The last thing you need is to show up without the digital tools you need to hit the ground running. This checklist walks you through exactly what to set up — and when — so you're ready to log in, connect, and go from day one.

This incident has been resolved.

Starting this month, exporting or printing a Salesforce report will require an extra verification step, a security enhancement designed to protect data from unauthorized access. The rollout is gradual, so users may encounter this change at any point in July.Users will verify their identity using a one-time passcode sent to their email address. Once verified, users will remain authenticated for up to two hours before being prompted again.

Welcome — or welcome back — to Pitt! 💙💛 In 2026, your life at the University isn’t confined to the physical world. Digital resources connect you to your classes, your peers, and your future.

The University’s Enterprise Web Infrastructure (EWI) environment will be retired on August 6, 2027, and websites currently hosted within will need to transition to a new platform before that date. This transition affects anyone who owns or manages a website hosted on EWI.Why We're Modernizing Pitt's Web HostingEWI has served an important function since 2007. As part of ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen Pitt's web infrastructure, Pitt Digital, University Communications and Marketing (UCM), and Pitt Research identified three platforms to replace it.

This incident has been resolved.

Need to whip up a flyer for a department event? Edit a PDF before it goes out to your team? Design something a little more polished than what Microsoft 365 can offer? Pitt Digital can help you access the Adobe tools you need to do your work. Here’s your guide to what’s available and when to use it.