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Malware Hidden Inside Games Found In Microsoft Store

Security experts tell people all the time to never to download apps from anywhere other than official sources like the Microsoft Store, the Google Play Store, and the Apple App Store. It's ...

Employee Information Was Leaked At Cookware Company Meyer

Meyer Corporation is a California-based company and a giant in the cookware industry. Meyer is the latest victim in a seemingly never-ending parade of hacking attacks. The full extent of the attack ...

New iOS 15.4 Update Addresses AirTag Stalking Issue

Apple AirTags are handy.  They're an incredibly convenient way to help keep track of your stuff. If you lose something that has been tagged you can easily locate it using the "Find ...

 Skype Gets New 911 Calling Feature In The U.S.

Recently, Skype announced a change to its 911 calling feature.  Previously the feature was only useable in the UK, Finland, Denmark, and Australia. Now, the company has unlocked it for the United ...

Zoom Bug With Some Macs Leaves Microphone On After Meetings

If you're a Mac user and you also use Zoom be sure to check to see what version of Zoom you're running.  Recently a bug in the Mac version of the software ...

Windows 11 Is Now Able To Run Some Android Apps

Recently, Microsoft announced that they were adding support for Android Apps to Windows 11.  The company first began testing that new functionality back in October of last year (2021). Now, the public ...

Update This WordPress Plugin Immediately To Prevent Security Risks

Do you have a WordPress site?  Do you use the PHP Everywhere plugin? If so, you're not alone.  More than 30,000 site owners have installed it.  It's an excellent plugin that dramatically ...

Puma Sportswear Recently Impacted By A Data Breach

We have recently learned that Puma Sportswear was impacted by a data breach in the waning days of 2021. It's important to note that Puma's networks were not attacked directly.  The attack ...

Microsoft Teams Gets Optimizations To Use Less Resources

Do you use Microsoft Teams and do you have an older PC that struggles with Teams video meetings?  If so there's good news.  Microsoft has recently upgraded Teams and halved the power ...

Medusa Android Banking Trojan Steals Sensitive User Information

There are two new forms of malware spreading rapidly among people with Android devices according to researchers at ThreatFabric. This latest campaign involves the FluBot malware (also known as Cabassous) and the ...

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The Impact of Cybersecurity Advances on Business Continuity Planning

The Impact of Cybersecurity Advances on Business Continuity Planning

Whatever type of business you have, there are always threats to your ability to operate. Cyber threats are among the[...]
Introducing Zoom Docs

Introducing Zoom Docs

Zoom is an integral part of the modern business environment. Although it remains a videoconferencing tool at its core, the[...]
How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Financial Modeling and Risk Assessment

How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Financial Modeling and Risk Assessment

Suppose you work as a risk manager, bank owner, or derivatives trader in a financial institution. In that case, you’re[...]

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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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