Online Safety stories - Page 4
Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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netsafe
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online safety
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internetnz
Lack of community engagement threatens success of New Zealand's new online safety Code of Practice, say organisations.
Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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google
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facebook
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twitter
Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.
Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.
Hands-on review: Norton Security gets the safety and freedom balance right
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Norton Security strikes a balance between comprehensive protection and user freedom, catering to both novices and seasoned tech enthusiasts.
ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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online safety
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mental health
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eset
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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data 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
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online safety
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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iot
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smart home
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wireless networks
As households embrace smart technology, security concerns mount. From smart locks to automated coffee makers, here's how to safeguard your connected home.
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
New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.
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
New Zealand's Commerce Commission battles the global ticket reseller Viagogo, accused of misleading and unfair practices, but concertgoers still face risks.
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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uc
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data protection
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telco
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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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
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
Trend Micro invites Kiwi kids to design posters celebrating the internet’s positive side, with a chance to win a share of USD $13,000 in prizes.
Facebook, Sticks 'n' Stones take online safety to NZ schools
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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facebook
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cyberbullying
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online safety
Facebook partners with Sticks 'n' Stones to combat cyberbullying in New Zealand, training 400 advocates in 40 schools to support 15,000 students.
This app can tell if your Wi-Fi is 'NetStinky'
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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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
New Zealand children, spending 33 hours a week online, collaborate with their parents in Trend Micro's 'What's Your Story?' contest to promote internet safety.