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How Weaponized AI Is Reshaping Cyberattacks

Just when you think you’ve got a handle on the latest threats, something new (and usually worse) shows up. CrowdStrike’s latest research confirms what many suspected: Hackers using AI as a tool ...

Malware “Plague” Bypasses Defenses

In the latest piece of unsettling news for IT departments, security researchers have recently uncovered Linux malware that has been quietly operating for over a year without triggering alarms. Dubbed Plague, this ...

The High Energy Cost of AI Growth

Artificial intelligence might be driving modern business forward, but it’s also quietly burning through power resources. Behind every AI-generated insight, chatbot quip, or lightning-fast analysis, there’s a sprawling network of servers working ...

Why Businesses Are Turning to Digital Dashboards for Insights

What if you could review your whole business's inner workings at a glance? Digital dashboards make that possible by bringing together data from multiple sources and displaying it in one, easy-to-read place. ...

Why More Businesses Are Embracing Digital Twins

What if you could test strategies, fix issues, and optimize performance all before making actual changes? That's the promise of digital twin technology. Learn more about it here and how it can ...

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How Weaponized AI Is Reshaping Cyberattacks

How Weaponized AI Is Reshaping Cyberattacks

Just when you think you’ve got a handle on the latest threats, something new (and usually worse) shows up. CrowdStrike’s[...]
Malware “Plague” Bypasses Defenses

Malware “Plague” Bypasses Defenses

In the latest piece of unsettling news for IT departments, security researchers have recently uncovered Linux malware that has been[...]
The High Energy Cost of AI Growth

The High Energy Cost of AI Growth

Artificial intelligence might be driving modern business forward, but it’s also quietly burning through power resources. Behind every AI-generated insight,[...]

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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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