Online Safety stories - Page 5

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 partners with Sticks 'n' Stones to combat cyberbullying in New Zealand, training 400 advocates in 40 schools to support 15,000 students.

Phishing attacks or social-engineering attacks are on the rise, where cybercriminals trick people into divulging details and participating in scams.

A researcher at the University of Waikato has created a ‘NetStinky’ way of telling whether your home internet network has been breached.

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.

The NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers against using Viagogo following 228 complaints about fake tickets, hidden fees, and misleading claims.

Google unveils Be Internet Awesome, a free, fun game-based programme to teach safe digital navigation to children.

Netsafe receives over 900 online bullying complaints in six months, with misconceptions about their services arising.

Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.

Facebook launches updated Safety Centre to improve user experience on the platform and provide resources on privacy controls and bullying prevention.

Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.

Facebook has reinstated its Safety Check feature for users in Brussels, following a series of terrorist attacks that took place on March 22nd.

Your digital footprint is the trail of electronic breadcrumbs you leave behind when using the Internet and it's important that you tread carefully.

NetSafe has released a resource to help young people and parents tackle the consequences of sexting and sharing intimate images online.

With rapid changes in the digital technologies used in schools and their communities, the concept of online safety has fundamentally changed.

Vodafone is courting families with the launch of some new services aimed to help parents navigate the digital world.

Partnerships between schools and police are crucial for the safety of students, says New Zealand Schools Trustees Association.

NetSafe has offered up some advice for how businesses can protect themselves from online scams and credit card fraudsters.

NZ interactive games association advises parents to review 'Parental Control' settings this Christmas for safe gaming.

Australian watchdog group accuses the social networking site of allowing child pornography through the creation of new pages.