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New Ransomware Named AvosLocker Uses Multiple Tricks In Attacks

There's a new strain of ransomware to be concerned about in the form of AvosLocker. This is from security firm Sophos who warns that the new strain of human-operated ransomware is one ...

Update Your All In One SEO Plugin For Security Patch

Do you own and operate a WordPress website?  Do you also use the "All in One" SEO plugin? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then be aware that you'll ...

Reasons The Log4j Java Library Security Issue Is Concerning

Haven't heard of Log4j before right now? If not, you're certainly not alone but unfortunately it's something you're likely to hear more about in the weeks ahead. It may wind up being ...

Some Lenovo Laptops Have Admin Level Security Vulnerability

Do you own a Lenovo Yoga or ThinkPad laptop?  If so be advised that a pair of critical security flaws have recently been found that could allow an attacker Admin level access ...

This Android Banking Malware Is Back

We haven't heard much about Anubis in recent months. Anubis is the nasty Android-based banking Trojan that has made headlines on more than one occasion. If history is any guide at all ...

Microsoft Teams Gets End To End Encryption

Two months ago, Microsoft began rolling out support for end-to-end encryption for all Teams calls.  Given the pandemic and the increased demand for Teams and services like it, that was a very ...

AWS Outage Caused Major Headaches For Businesses

If yours is one of the thousands of businesses that rely on Amazon Web Services (AWS for short) then you're already aware that recently there were issues. Even if your business doesn't ...

Android Can Track AirTags And Similar Devices With New App

The Apple and Android ecosystems just took another step toward melding together with the release of a new App built by Apple. The app allows Android devices to track any nearby device ...

Website Ranking Company Alexa Will Be Shut Down

It's the end of an era.  Alexa.com is an iconic website run by Amazon that ranks and analyzes the popularity of other sites on the web. This site is soon to be ...

Voice Commands Getting New Attention In Windows 11

For a few years now Microsoft has been experimenting with voice commands.  Their early experiments were limited to contexts that resided wholly inside specific applications however. For example, once you opened Word ...

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Massive Cyberattack Leaves Thousands of Domains Exposed

Massive Cyberattack Leaves Thousands of Domains Exposed

How often have you seen a company without an online presence? Your answer is likely, “Not very often.” Owners at[...]
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[...]

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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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