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Archive for May, 2022

Beware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware

The owners of the Qbot botnet are changing things up.  The botnet's normal Modus Operandi for distributing their signature Qbot malware has been to push their malicious code via phishing emails which ...

This Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank

There's a new strain of malware that specifically targets Android users that you should be aware of.  Dubbed simply "Fakecalls," it is a banking trojan that boasts a powerful new ability we ...

Large Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach

If you have any tools in your garage, odds are good that at least a few of them are Snap-on tools.  The brand is ubiquitous in the United States and the company ...

Microsoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost

If you rely on Microsoft's Edge browser to surf the web, you're in luck.  The Redmond Giant has recently made some modifications to the browser's "sleeping tabs" feature, which improves its overall ...

HP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability

Are you one of the legions of users who rely on the Teradici PCoIP client?  If so, be aware that whether you're running Windows, Linux, or macOS, there's a raft of new ...

Windows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features

If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, you may already be aware of this. If you missed the company's announcement be on the lookout for some new security improvements in ...

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Automatic Framing Arrives for All Google Meet Users

Automatic Framing Arrives for All Google Meet Users

If there’s one thing that almost everyone can agree upon, looking good on video calls for work can often feel[...]
Preparing Organizations for AI: Strategies for Success

Preparing Organizations for AI: Strategies for Success

To anyone outside the technology field, the idea of artificial intelligence likely worries them about their jobs. After all, nothing's[...]
Defending Against AI-Driven Phishing: Business Protection Strategies

Defending Against AI-Driven Phishing: Business Protection Strategies

Business leaders have an alarming new security risk to address: AI-driven phishing threats.  Surveys reveal that over half of business leaders[...]

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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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