Online Safety stories - Page 3
ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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mental health
ESET has launched its Safer Kids Online campaign, which is designed to improve education around child safety online for both parents and their children.
It's hard talking to children about online safety, parents say
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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online safety
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kaspersky
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cybersafety
Some parents may be worried about what their children are doing online, but they don’t talk to their children enough about the issue.
People and data privacy: The insights (and contradictions)
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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privacy
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online safety
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kaspersky
39% of people would take money in exchange for giving a stranger complete access to their private data online.
May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying
Wed, 15th May 2019
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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norton
This Friday May 17 is Pink Shirt Day, which is a colourful way to raise awareness about a serious and in some cases tragic issue: cyberbullying.
Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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smart home
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trend micro
Digital savvy kids spend 33hrs/week online, but lack cyber safety awareness, prompting vital parental guidance.
Beyond lock and key: Securing the smarthome
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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cloud services
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iot
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smart home
Smart home tech nears autonomy, doubling device count by 2026, posing convenience vs security debate.
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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online safety
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isp
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2degrees
NZ ISPs block sites with attack footage, urge tighter content control.
You don't have a golden ticket: Why Viagogo is a massive 'no-no'
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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online safety
NZ battles Viagogo over shady ticket sales, despite legal complexities.
Personalisation more important than privacy for Gen Z
Wed, 6th Feb 2019
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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online safety
Gen Z doesn’t just use the internet to connect them, entertain them, sell to them, and build their digital brand, they expect it to.
The online content that gives Kiwis concern
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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data protection
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telco
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online safety
InternetNZ has released a report that shows the things we are worried about, and where we might be going wrong.
AU businesses less cybersecurity confident than global peers
Sat, 19th Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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online safety
A new report reveals companies around the world could incur US$5.2 trillion in additional costs and lost revenue over the next five years due to cybercrime.
Competition: Help Kiwi kids celebrate the good side of the internet
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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trend micro
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online safety
Kiwi kids to showcase the internet's good side in Trend Micro's creative contest, vying for $13k prizes.
Facebook, Sticks 'n' Stones take online safety to NZ schools
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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online safety
Facebook and Sticks ‘n’ Stones fight NZ cyberbullying.
This app can tell if your Wi-Fi is 'NetStinky'
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
A researcher at the University of Waikato has created a ‘NetStinky’ way of telling whether your home internet network has been breached.
Back to the basics: Five ways to stay safe online
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Phishing attacks or social-engineering attacks are on the rise, where cybercriminals trick people into divulging details and participating in scams.
Kiwi kids and parents work together to create a safer internet
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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trend micro
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online safety
Kiwi kids' online life central, as contest promotes safe, positive internet use.
NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers to stay away from dodgy ticket site
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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google
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commerce commission
Commerce Commission warns against Viagogo after 228 complaints, including fake tickets and false advertising.
Google launches gamified digital citizenship programme
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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online safety
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gamification
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google
Google unveils Be Internet Awesome, a free, fun game-based programme to teach safe digital navigation to children.
Reports of cyberbullying flood new support service
Wed, 31st May 2017
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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netsafe
Netsafe receives over 900 online bullying complaints in six months, with misconceptions about their services arising.
Funding to help put a stop to online bullying
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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cyberbullying
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online safety
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government funding
Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.
Facebook clamps down on bullying with updated Safety Centre
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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facebook
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cyberbullying
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online safety
Facebook launches updated Safety Centre to improve user experience on the platform and provide resources on privacy controls and bullying prevention.
Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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online safety
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hate speech
Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.
Facebook brings back 'Safety Check' following Brussels bombings
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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facebook
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social media
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online safety
Facebook has reinstated its Safety Check feature for users in Brussels, following a series of terrorist attacks that took place on March 22nd.
What is your 'digital footprint'?
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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online safety
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digital footprint
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netsafe
Your digital footprint is the trail of electronic breadcrumbs you leave behind when using the Internet and it's important that you tread carefully.