Global Stories

Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you

The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023

Norton's 11 tips to help protect your privacy online

Governments, businesses, and individuals can buy information about you that's been gathered online, like your health status, contact details and your location.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023

Online Safety

First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms

A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023

Cybersecurity

iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022

Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

How protected are migrants and refugees from cybercrime in Aotearoa?

Over 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly. Do migrants and refugees have equitable access to online protection tools?.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022

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