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Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic
Cyberbullying

Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic

Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
'Stalkerware': The new name for spying tools & online harrassment
Cyber-stalking

'Stalkerware': The new name for spying tools & online harrassment

A coalition of cybersecurity firms, including Norton and Kaspersky, is tackling the rise of stalkerware—dangerous software used for spying and harassment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline
Cyberbullying

Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline

#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
#Spamnomore: Twitter's new features hand quality control back to you
Spam

#Spamnomore: Twitter's new features hand quality control back to you

Twitter is handing control back to its users with new two features that will screen out unwanted content - and unwanted users.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem
Social Media

Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem

Twitter initiates Trust and Safety Council to address ongoing abuse, enlisting over 40 global organisations and individuals to enhance user safety.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016

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Online harrassment stories

Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak
Cybersecurity

Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak

Harmful content reports have risen by over 25% since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to Netsafe.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022
Unsupervised: Are Kiwi high schoolers safe online?
Auckland University

Unsupervised: Are Kiwi high schoolers safe online?

More than half of NZ high school students unsupervised online outside school, says University of Auckland study.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet
Auckland University

Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet

15% of secondary school students in New Zealand received unwanted sexually explicit material between 2007 and 2012, according to a report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats
Cyberbullying

Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats

Rapid digital advancements in New Zealand are exposing young Kiwis to increasing online threats, says NetSafe's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015