Martin Cocker stories
Martin Cocker focuses on topics related to online safety, cybersecurity, and digital wellbeing. His stories provide insights into the challenges and solutions around internet safety, from scams and fraud to emerging threats like deepfakes and cyber attacks.
By reading Martin's work, readers can stay informed about practical efforts and technological tools designed to protect individuals and communities in the digital world. His coverage also highlights the role of organizations and policies working to create safer online environments.
Netsafe welcomes public feedback on draft of Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
The code aims to establish a self-regulatory framework to protect New Zealanders from online harm and harmful content.
The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Deepfakes, videos that replace a person's face with someone else's using AI, raise concerns over morality, legality, privacy, and online harm.
The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.
Vodafone warns customers as online scams increase due to COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Vodafone New Zealand alerts customers to rising online scams exploiting COVID-19 fears, urging vigilance as internet usage soars during lockdown.
Don't delete your scam emails! You can now help beat scammers at their own game
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
Re:scam, an artificially intelligent email programme, is designed to engage scammers in a neverending cycle of conversation.
Video: How safe are you online?
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
A cyber attack forced Lush to remove its NZ website after customer card details were leaked, raising concerns about our online safety and security practices.
Cold calling scam targeting Kiwis
Thu, 28th Oct 2010
NetSafe warns New Zealanders of a growing cold calling scam where fraudsters impersonate IT support to plant malware or charge for fake fixes.
YOU’VE BEEN REPORTED TO THE CYBER-POLICE
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
NetSafe launches The ORB, a new online reporting tool for New Zealanders to report cyber offences such as spam, fraud, and child exploitation easily.
School conflict and the web: The real picture
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Recent incidents at an Auckland school spotlight the web's significant role in fuelling and publicising teenage conflicts, according to NetSafe.
Policies for productivity
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
NetSafe launches 'The Whatsit?', a free online resource aiding SMEs in crafting ICT policies and promoting cybersafety, boosting productivity and security.