Australian Budget 2022 Delivers Au 9 9 Billion For Spicy Cyber

“This is the biggest ever investment in Australia’s cyber preparedness,” said Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who announced the Budget on Tuesday night. Looking at how the federal government envisions the AU$9.9 billion will be spent, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) will be the biggest recipient of these funds. Over the next four years, the ASD will receive AU$4.2 billion to double its employee head count – amounting to 1,900 new jobs – triple its offensive cyber capabilities, double its cyber hunt and response activities as well as preserve its ability to deliver a “strategic advantage”....

January 2, 2023 · 9 min · 1844 words · Lennie Corley

Avast Is Selling Personal User Data To Advertisers Here S What You Can Do

Despite our insistence on using these programs, it’s not unheard of for some of them to be deceptive. Because people tend to trust antivirus software, it’s a perfect front for other shady activities. Tap or click here to see how one antivirus software was accused of working with Russian intelligence. In fact, one of the most beloved antivirus suites is struggling with a controversy brought to light after a shocking joint investigative report revealed it not only collects personal data from users, but it’s also selling that data to the highest bidder....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 598 words · Brandee Shepherd

Ay Games Gets More Social In Latest App Update

Games now has a newly redesigned slide-out left navigation menu. It now features your + profile photo instead of a boring “My Activity” button. also updated the app to push notifications for gifts friend requests, which you can customize from within the app’s settings. Additionally, “Matches” has been renamed to “Inbox” to give it that social networking look feel. ile it is a relatively minor update, it’s interesting to note that ay Games has gotten much more social with every update....

January 2, 2023 · 1 min · 145 words · John Olivo

Bad App Warning Apps With 300K Downloads Caught Stealing Banking Info

Due to how the OS is coded, it is easy to create apps and malware that impact millions. Couple that with the prevalence of banking apps in the Android ecosystem, and you have a disaster waiting to happen. Unfortunately, a new group of malicious apps has been discovered. And this group of malicious apps is especially dangerous as they are hiding banking trojan malware. Read on to find out if you have one of these malicious apps on your device so you can delete it ASAP....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 542 words · Inez Elliott

Best Computer Science Scholarships

According to the Education Data Initiative, the national student loan debt balance climbed to 1.76 trillion dollars in 2022. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that as of May 2021, the median salary for all computer science and information technology professions is $97,430. However, computer science majors can still end up in debt. Enter computer science scholarships, which make it easier for learners of all backgrounds, races, and genders to join this highly-qualified and paid field....

January 2, 2023 · 4 min · 667 words · Earl Hargis

Best Online Graduate Certificate In Sustainability 2022 Top Picks

Certificates in sustainability supplement existing professional training and experience, allowing for individuals across the workforce to apply the fundamentals of sustainability to their current careers. In 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected growth in entry-level and advanced roles in the green industry. Graduate certificates in sustainability vary in length and requirements, so determining which program meets your needs requires close consideration of what they offer. The content below provides some of the key information you need to know before deciding on a program....

January 2, 2023 · 6 min · 1181 words · Greg Ballard

Best Or Brightest Just What Is A Flagship Device

Or does it? After all, who determines which device is a flagship? Is it simply the best device a brand has or something else – and why on earth would it be something else (surely your best should be your flagship – that’s logical!)? The dictionary seemed a good place to start, so we headed to Dictionary.com and were rewarded with the following definition: The first three definitions clearly referred to specific sectors, but it was the last two that fit the context of our discussion best....

January 2, 2023 · 6 min · 1136 words · Louise Medrano

Building Custom Controls In C Part 2

This article will enable you to understand parallel axis graphs and how you might want to implement a fully functional, albeit basic, yet effective custom control in C#. Graphing and data visualization are hot topics in security and parallel axis graphs are very useful in representing multiple data types or multiple parameters of a system and help patterns emerge from the resulting graph line connections. Such patterns can be very helpful in detecting similarities or anomalies in newer data sets....

January 2, 2023 · 11 min · 2247 words · Roberta Reeves

Android 13 Will Notify When App Is Draining Battery In The Background

Android 13 developer preview brings a feature that notifies the users if an app consumes too much battery in the background. The alert system in the OS will show the people about background apps. With modern Android devices, there is a lot of battery life issues. The apps running in the background drain a lot of battery in no time. But with this update, Google is solving the issue with a new system notification....

January 1, 2023 · 2 min · 329 words · Christopher Miller

Android 4 4 Kitkat Rolling Out To Nexus 10 Most Nexus 7 Tablets

KitKat boasts a bevy of scrumptious improvements, including an improved dialer (with integrated caller ID!) seamless cloud printing support—though the voice-activated search a few home screen features are exclusive to the Nexus 5 alone. Check out ‘s review of Android 4.4 for an in-depth overview, our extended “Everything you need to know about Android 4.4 KitKat ” series for nitty-gritty details about every nook cranny of ‘s new-look operating system....

January 1, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Jamie Nimmo

Android 8 0 Oreo Ota Update Rolling Out For Pixel Devices Enrolled Into Beta Program Installation Failing For Some

In its official post today announcing the release of Android 8.0 Oreo, Google said that the final build of the OS for the Pixel and nexus 5X/6P is in final stages of carrier testing and should start rolling out soon. To the surprise of most Pixel owners on Android beta program and running the latest Developer Preview of Android Oreo, a 55-65MB OTA update to the final build of OS is already available....

January 1, 2023 · 2 min · 223 words · Julia Kint

Android Device Updates Verizon Xel Xel Xget A Bug Fix Update Right Out Of The Box

Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes. Verizon xel X A minor update should hit your new phone right out of the box....

January 1, 2023 · 1 min · 168 words · John Perrington

Apple Prevented 1 6 Million Risky Apps On App Store

Recently, Some leaks came up that Apple’s next smartwatch might get a camera in its digital crown. Apple’s Fraud Prevention Saved Users $1.5 Billion Many apps are published on the App Store and Play Store for the only reason of fraud with users, but App Store seems serious about their user’s protection and also saved users from these kinds of activities. Like every year’s App Store Fraud Prevention report & stats, Apple has now published a report of last year so let’s delve into details and stats....

January 1, 2023 · 2 min · 292 words · Mildred Middleton

Asus Zentch Will Cost 199 When It Launches At Best Buy November 9

According to TechCrunch, the retro-styled smartwatch will launch through Best Buy with a $199 price tag. It’ll also go on sale through the U.S. ay Store at a later date. Unlike most current Android ar watches, the Zenwatch has a more unisex design, with a tan, stitched-leather strap that matches some of the trim around the metallic watch body. The face of the watch is covered in gently curved glass, though it’s still on the large side due to the thick black bezel around the display....

January 1, 2023 · 2 min · 242 words · Peter Bonnet

Best Budget Gaming Headset 2022

Also: Best gaming headset 2022: Immersive sound for an extra edge The SteelSeries Arctis 3 is an affordable, well-rounded gaming headset that is great for both PC gaming and console gaming. The boom mic features a bi-directional pickup and noise cancellation technology for better chat clarity, and the left ear cup features on-board controls for quickly adjusting volume and muting your mic. The microphone also retracts into the left ear cup so you can use the Arctis 3 as a regular set of headphones or for when you don’t feel like chatting in-game....

January 1, 2023 · 3 min · 626 words · Mark Bailey

Best Surge Protectors And Outlet Extenders For Any Budget

You could be at work when a storm begins, lightning strikes a transformer, and a surge hits your corner of the power grid. A surge protector is the only way to know that your electronics are safe. Surge protectors are the most affordable insurance you can ever buy for your electronics (and many of them will ensure whatever is plugging into the outlet). The only way you lose is without surge protection....

January 1, 2023 · 7 min · 1285 words · Linda Miller

Buy A Sam S Club Membership For Only 15 And Receive A 10 E Gift Card

Inflation runs rampant, and everything from fuel to food prices is rising tremendously. So it’s more important than ever to get discounts whenever and wherever you can. Fortunately, you can get a 72% discount off a Sam’s Club Membership today, plus a $10 e-gift card. Sam’s sells goods at prices that traditional retailers can’t match because its business model involves selling limited items through a warehouse membership. It always has fabulous grocery discounts, and you’ll also find excellent bargains on a wide variety of premium products....

January 1, 2023 · 2 min · 257 words · Jessica Thuringer

Buy Unlocked Iphone 4 In Us Starting At 649

In a surprising turn of events, Apple has launched unlocked iPhone 4 in US starting today. Macrumors first reported that the factory unlocked iPhone 4 should be made available in the retail stores very soon, and it is already made available now. Though Apple has sold unlocked iPhone 4 in international markets like Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, India and others, this would be the first time ever that the US consumers will be having access to the unlocked iPhones....

January 1, 2023 · 2 min · 260 words · Steven Martin

Believe Tech Or Not There Was A Macintosh Tv In 1993

We are talking about the Macintosh TV. It was released more than 25 years ago on October 25, 1993, and represented Apple’s first attempt at blending a computer with a television. Before you ask, Steve Jobs was not at Apple. The man who had ousted him, John Sculley, had himself quit a few days before the launch of this device. Michael Spindler was in charge of the Cupertino ship, which was beginning to ship some water....

December 31, 2022 · 3 min · 556 words · Elane Leboeuf

Amazon Alexa Officially Makes Its Way To The Htc U11

The HTC Alexa app has started rolling out to the North American variants of the HTC U11. The app officially brings Alexa access to the handset. This is not the first smartphone to come with Alexa on board as the Huawei Mate 9 had this honor a few months ago. However, the Huawei handset required customers to launch the Alexa app to use its features, while Alexa on the HTC U11 works hands-free....

December 31, 2022 · 1 min · 153 words · Molly Finn