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Rights to privacy and safety under threat - report
Data Analytics

Rights to privacy and safety under threat - report

The State of Digital Rights report has found that online safety is at risk from increased big tech and government power.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report

McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension
Virtual Private Networks

Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension

Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations
Social Media

TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations

TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021
Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%
DataCentre infrastructure

Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children
Online Safety

ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children

ESET has launched its Safer Kids Online campaign, which is designed to improve education around child safety online for both parents and their children.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
It's hard talking to children about online safety, parents say
Online Safety

It's hard talking to children about online safety, parents say

Some parents may be worried about what their children are doing online, but they don't talk to their children enough about the issue.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
People and data privacy: The insights (and contradictions)
Data Privacy

People and data privacy: The insights (and contradictions)

39% of people would take money in exchange for giving a stranger complete access to their private data online.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely
Smart Home

Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely

Digital savvy kids spend 33hrs/week online, but lack cyber safety awareness, prompting vital parental guidance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019

Stories from Other Regions

How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?
Netsafe

How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?

Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.

By Zach Thompson • 8 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online
Online Safety

Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online

Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022
2021 iSANZ Awards winners announced at online ceremony
Cybersecurity

2021 iSANZ Awards winners announced at online ceremony

The 2021 iSANZ Awards were held this evening at a live online ceremony and included awards in six categories and a special Hall of Fame Award.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
New research reveals data privacy still a big worry for Kiwis
Unified Communications

New research reveals data privacy still a big worry for Kiwis

New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their personal data privacy, according to a new InternetNZ survey.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Netsafe welcomes public feedback on draft of Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms
Google

Netsafe welcomes public feedback on draft of Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms

The code aims to establish a self-regulatory framework to protect New Zealanders from online harm and harmful content.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code
Netsafe

Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code

Lack of community engagement threatens success of New Zealand's new online safety Code of Practice, say organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ
Google

Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ

Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Hands-on Review: Norton Security gets the safety and freedom balance right
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Security gets the safety and freedom balance right

Norton Security strikes a balance between comprehensive protection and user freedom, catering to both novices and seasoned tech enthusiasts.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019