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Online Safety stories

You don't have a golden ticket: Why Viagogo is a massive 'no-no'

New Zealand's Commerce Commission battles the global ticket reseller Viagogo, accused of misleading and unfair practices, but concertgoers still face risks.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Data Protection

Personalisation more important than privacy for Gen Z

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Feb 2019

Firewalls

Back to the basics: Five ways to stay safe online

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

By Philip Dimitriu • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018

Cyberbullying

Funding to help put a stop to online bullying

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

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Facebook

Facebook clamps down on bullying with updated Safety Centre

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Microsoft

Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech

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

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016

Facebook

Facebook brings back 'Safety Check' following Brussels bombings

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

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016

Schools

Shift in approach to online safety needed, says NetSafe

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015

Unified Communications

Vodafone wants to help families in digital age

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Online Safety stories

Unified Communications

The online content that gives Kiwis concern

InternetNZ has released a report that shows the things we are worried about, and where we might be going wrong.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019

Unified Communications

AU businesses less cybersecurity confident than global peers

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Jan 2019

Trend Micro

Competition: Help Kiwi kids celebrate the good side of the internet

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018

Facebook

Facebook, Sticks 'n' Stones take online safety to NZ schools

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

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

Wireless Networks

This app can tell if your Wi-Fi is 'NetStinky'

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018

Trend Micro

Kiwi kids and parents work together to create a safer internet

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018