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Archive for June, 2021

Google Improves Android Feature To Change Compromised Passwords

Several months back, Google introduced a new feature to its Chrome browser that searched a user's stored passwords, comparing them against a list of known compromised passwords. The best part is they ...

Apple Malware Problem Unacceptable According To Apple Executive

Craig Federighi, one of the top executives at Apple, is not happy, and recently made his displeasure known in court. In response to questions from Apple's lawyers, he said, "Today, we have ...

Windows 10 To Get Several New Features

Recently, Microsoft announced that later this year, Windows 10 will get a significant update to be called Windows 10 Version 21H2, which will feature a significant number of updates and enhancements. Among ...

New Wifi Vulnerability May Affect Most Devices

Recently, a whole raft of security flaws have been found that impact all Wi-Fi devices, including smart phones, IoT devices, and personal computers going back as far as 1997. This unfortunately means ...

New RevengeRAT Trojan Gives Hackers Access To Your Data

Recently, Microsoft issued an alert, warning users about a remote access tool called RevengeRAT, also known as AsyncRAT. It is being used to target travel and aerospace companies with spear-phishing emails. The ...

Microsoft Edge Browser Gets Fix For Crashing Issue

Earlier this month, Microsoft Edge users were in an uproar, with significant numbers of them reporting that the browser would lock up when they were watching YouTube videos or reading comments on ...

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Phishing Scam Mimics Google Program To Hack Facebook Accounts

Phishing Scam Mimics Google Program To Hack Facebook Accounts

Have you ever wondered how secure your business’s social media accounts really are? Cybercriminals are getting bolder, using well-known brands[...]
Dior Data Breach: Lessons for Your Business

Dior Data Breach: Lessons for Your Business

Can your establishment defend itself against a cyber attack? The recent Dior data breach shows that cybersecurity is not optional[...]
Chrome Admin Privileges Cut To Block Risky Extensions

Chrome Admin Privileges Cut To Block Risky Extensions

How confident are you in your security whenever your team operates on the web? Browser extensions, while useful, can introduce[...]

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Since 2003, The Critical Update has been a leading provider of IT support and consulting, focusing on small and medium sized businesses in the Austin metropolitan area. We have helped hundreds of businesses increase productivity and profitability by making IT a streamlined part of operations. We equip our clients with customized technology solutions for greater operational value and to reduce risk.

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