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Archive for February, 2025

Two-Step Phishing Campaign Exploits Microsoft Tools

As businesses become savvier to phishing campaigns and develop powerful tools to combat them, cybercriminals are simultaneously finding new exploits to carry out attacks. Case in point? A new two-step phishing campaign ...

New Blender Update Delivers Powerful Creative Upgrades

Popular animation software Blender just got an update that has 3D artists and businesses buzzing. Blender 4.3 represents a massive overhaul of the free, open-source 3D software that will give your company ...

Employees Demand More AI Integration in the Workplace

Being a company owner in the 21st century means staying up-to-date with all technological advancements in the business realm. That includes artificial intelligence and machine learning, which take the world by storm. ...

Critical Apache Struts Flaw Under Attack: Patch Now

Are you the business owner of a large enterprise like Apple, Amazon, or Microsoft? If so, you (alongside those in government agencies) likely use Apache Struts 2. Unfortunately, a critical Apache Struts ...

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The Big Payoff for Everyday AI Users

The Big Payoff for Everyday AI Users

If you’ve been holding off on using AI tools in your business because you’re worried about security, their effect on[...]
Meet Gemini’s New Feature: Audio PDF Summaries

Meet Gemini’s New Feature: Audio PDF Summaries

If you’re like most business owners, your inbox is probably overflowing with PDFs: Contracts, market reports, pitch decks, sales information;[...]
How Hackers Are Turning Antivirus Tools Into Malware Delivery Systems

How Hackers Are Turning Antivirus Tools Into Malware Delivery Systems

If you thought your antivirus was the ultimate good guy on your network, researchers have some terrible news. Security researchers[...]

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Suite 307-429
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 336-2970

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Suite 260
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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