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Archive for June, 2023

Unlocking Efficiency and Optimization: Exploring CMMS

Running a business means looking after all your assets, from your property and equipment to your inventory. A good way to do this is by using CMMS software. CMMS stands for Computerized ...

Recovering Trust: Meta’s Refund Initiatives for Advertising Glitch Provide Relief to Affected Advertisers

Imagine putting money into an ad plan and having a tech issue cause costs to skyrocket. This issue hit many businesses when Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, faced a ...

Understanding and Mitigating Brute-Force Attacks

Recently, a team of researchers from Zhejiang University and Tencent Labs uncovered a new type of cyberattack, termed "BrutePrint." This approach targets the fingerprint authentication commonly found on today's smartphones. This is ...

Embracing Password Passkeys: Strengthening Business Security in the Password-less Era

Passwords protect our privacy but don't offer the most convenient experience. Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft show that there's a better alternative: passkeys. They are a different form of login ...

Best Practices To Keep in Mind Against Cybersecurity Threats

As a business owner, you must take every precaution to safeguard your company's data. Cybersecurity threats can harm your success and the future of your company. Guarding against these risks is essential ...

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Watch Out: Malicious PDFs Could Threaten Your Security

Watch Out: Malicious PDFs Could Threaten Your Security

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of your trust in a widely used file format: PDFs.  According to a new report from Check[...]
Microsoft’s AI Agents Supercharge Work Research

Microsoft’s AI Agents Supercharge Work Research

Two new updates to Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI tool promise to increase your team’s productivity when it comes to doing[...]
Secure Passwords Without Sacrificing User Experience

Secure Passwords Without Sacrificing User Experience

Cybersecurity is a priority for businesses, but the reality is that most of your employees will choose convenience over security[...]

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Austin, TX 78759
(512) 336-2970

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Austin, TX 78702

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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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