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Archive for April, 2022

Fake Work From Home Opportunities Are Phishing For Data

It's no secret that the pandemic changed the way much of the world works.  Tens of millions of people are now working from home with millions more eyeing that as a very ...

A Disguised Windows License Activator May Actually Be Malware

People who are in the habit of pirating movies and software have something new to worry about.  It seems hackers have begun targeting at least some of them with a ubiquitous form ...

Google Play Store Is Seeing More Trojan Style Malware

A security researcher who goes by the name "Dr. Web" has been tracking a suspicious increase in Trojan infiltration emanating from the Google Play Store. It is not currently known whether a ...

Automotive Part Maker Denso Is Latest To Have Data Breached

The automotive parts giant named DENSO is the latest corporation to fall victim to a hacking attack.  The company has offices all over the world and supplies parts to brands including General ...

 Secure Your SQL Server To Avoid This Malware Infection

Do you rely on Microsoft SQL and MySQL databases?  If so, be advised that the cybersecurity firm AhnLab recently published a report about a newly emerging threat. It seems that hackers are ...

Email Phishing Attackers Are Pretending To Be The IRS

Emotet is in the news again according to the latest information from email security firm Cofense.  Emotet is notorious for spreading via phishing campaigns and this latest phishing campaign sees them impersonating ...

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Why Smart POS Systems Are a Lifeline for Small Shops

Why Smart POS Systems Are a Lifeline for Small Shops

Small business owners wear many hats: manager, accountant, marketer, customer service representative, and more. What many don’t realize is that[...]
Gmail Adds Encryption for Emails Beyond Your Organization

Gmail Adds Encryption for Emails Beyond Your Organization

The FBI reports that phishing emails compromise hundreds of thousands of business accounts every year, and Google is responding with[...]
Businesses Paying Ransom Still Lose Their Data

Businesses Paying Ransom Still Lose Their Data

Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds[...]

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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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