Telstra and Optus 3G Shutdown Extended
Telstra and Optus are giving Australians more time to prepare as the 3G shutdown is extended. The final switch-off is now set for 28 October…
Consumer Advice
Trend Micro Unveils Consumer Security Solutions for AI PCs
Trend Micro announced its first consumer security solutions for AI PCs. These advanced capabilities will be available to consumers in late 2024. Carla Rodriguez, VP…
Norton Cyber Safety Report 2024: AI in Online Dating (safety)
In the world of online dating, Australians are increasingly drawn to using artificial intelligence (AI) to amp up their romantic game. According to a recent…
Safeguarding Client Data: What Business Owners Should Do (safety)
In today's digitally driven world, businesses are entrusted with an invaluable asset: safeguarding client data. Whether it's personal information, financial records, or sensitive business insights,…
Guarding Your Digital Secrets: The Importance of Data Privacy (safety)
The importance of data privacy is about keeping your personal info safe and giving you control over it. Think of it like having a lock…
Holiday Shopping Trends: Savings and Gifting Priorities
Oppo sends word that following research (Holiday Shopping Trends) - that kids in Australia will likely have their parents throwing down $321 per child on…
Guard Your Business: Free Cybersecurity Check & Expert Support!
To guard your business in today’s business world, both big and small companies really need strong cybersecurity. Here is how.
Securing Your Smart Home Devices: Tips to Stay Safe and Smart
Securing Your Smart Home Devices is about matching convenience with safety. Many devices have backdoors for hacker exploitation.
Tax Scams – how to protect yourself
Tax scams and tax time go hand in hand. We reveal the common scams and how to avoid them. Don't trust ATO social media approaches.
Norton Identity Advisor – protect your identity from theft
Norton Identity Adviser helps protect your identity from theft. In the worst case, it offers a range of tools to help you get it back.
Trend Micro’s new Security Suite has a new feature to deal with identity theft
Trend Micro today announced the launch of its Security Suite software, offering comprehensive protection for home users. The Security Suite includes a range of existing…
We are back online!
The last seven days this website and others published by CBN Media have been off-line. The issue was noticed by our team on Thursday last…
Why Launching a Covid19 App is a Great Idea
In Franklin D Roosevelt’s inaugural address in 1932 the new President concisely stated ‘the only thing we have to fear is fear itself’. I’ve worked…
TPG and Vodafone: Cleared To Merge
I have been working around telco’s in Australia for 20 years and one thing I have seen happen over that time is the insatiable growth…
Introducing Spotify Kids
I’ve been a champion of kids in technology for many years and even created my own device (G-mee) that is family friendly, to allow even…
Google Assistant is getting an interpreter mode for translation
Google is rolling out an interpreter mode to Google Assistant. Using a command like, “Hey Google, help me speak Japanese” invokes the interpreter mode. A…
Upgrade and save – the importance of energy efficiency
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australians spend more on utilities than ever before with the latest survey showing one of the biggest increases…
The World’s First Attention Powered Car
For all of you drivers out there playing with your phones, talking to friends or fiddling with the next song choice instead of concentrating on…
Exclusive: CyberShack Interview With Optus CEO Kevin Russell
CyberShack's tech expert Charlie Brown talks to Optus CEO Kevin Russell about bill shock, Optus competitor Vodafone, going over your data allocation on our…
One-On-One With Cyber Security Expert Kevin Mitnick
Charlie interviews former hacker and now cyber security expert Kevin Mitnick about cyber safety while online. Mitnick's insights are certainly worth listening to, and…
Alleged Google Now Promo Video For iOS Leaked
Bundled into Google iOS search appSame features as Google Now on AndroidFor iPhone and iPadAn alleged promotional video of Google Now for iOS has been…
Google Voice Search Lands On iOS
Available on iOS device running iOS 4.3 or laterFree on the iTunes storeWorks just as good as SiriThe newest version of the Google voice search…
Draw Something App
Draw Something app is an excellent way to interact over the Internet with friends. It's a bit like virtual Pictionary...
Mother’s Day Websites
For some last minute ideas for Mother's Day we've put together a few websites that might keep you in her good books if you have…
