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Guarding Against the Growing Threat of Data Poisoning

There’s no question that generative AI is fast becoming a critical tool for enterprises. However, as with any new technology, there will be some bumps as more people adopt and refine it. ...

Broadband Standards Shift Toward Enhancing User Experience

Broadband is nothing new, especially in the commercial business realm. Starting in the early 2000s, broadband began replacing dial-up internet, making it so that customers no longer had to call a specific ...

Urgent Action Needed: Tackling the Zero-Day Surge

Your business houses a lot of delicate information that hackers could use against you. From stealing login credentials and locking you out until you pay ransom to sell your credit card information ...

Essential Tips to Protect Your Phone from Accidents

No matter what other technology abounds, cell phones have acted like our appendages, hardly ever leaving our sides. With this dedication, you must consider tips to protect your phone from accidents. The ...

Gmail’s New Gemini Search Tool Now on iPhone

Business owners know it takes a lot to help a company function daily, from third-party manufacturers and distributors to in-house design and IT teams. Sending emails is still one of the best ...

Apple Fixes Major Security Flaw Exposing Passwords

Does your business keep you on the go? Sometimes, the only way to keep up is to use your mobile devices hands-free, allowing you to multitask. VoiceOver is an Apple feature that ...

The Long-Term Impact of SEO on Business Growth and Sustainability

When building your online presence, you must take actions that guarantee long-term positive effects for your company. Below, we’ll explain three benefits you’ll receive from the long-term impact of SEO.  Building Brand ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Its Impact on Business Operations

Imagine having dozens of smartphones, desktops, printers, and other devices your company needs to run without the Internet connectivity that helps link them all together. At one point, this was a normal ...

CUPS Flaw Amplifies Devastating DDoS Attacks

When you need to print a document, you might not think about what happens once you hit the “send to printer” button. However, discovering a significant security threat stemming from a flaw ...

Excessive Alerts Causing Security Teams to Miss Attacks

How many messages do you receive daily via email, text, and messaging apps? More importantly, how many messages contain important information requiring action? Most likely, not very many. Message overload plagues nearly ...

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Trust in Passwords Persists Despite AI Security Threats

Trust in Passwords Persists Despite AI Security Threats

How many passwords do you have? Or better yet, how many services or accounts do you have that require you[...]
Cybercriminals Exploit AI Tools for Advanced Phishing

Cybercriminals Exploit AI Tools for Advanced Phishing

Cybercriminals will stop at nothing in their quest to steal from innocent victims. AI tools have made launching successful attacks[...]
Mobile Phishing Attacks on Businesses Surge to New Highs

Mobile Phishing Attacks on Businesses Surge to New Highs

Suppose your business focuses its phishing protection efforts on email. In that case, it’s time to reevaluate your enterprise security[...]

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5114 Balcones Woods Dr.
Suite 307-429
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 336-2970

Austin (by Appointment)

1144 Airport Blvd
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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