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Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success

If you're planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Tinder

What we learned from our crazy Kiwi Tinder experiment

With a maximum distance of 80kms, his gender preference set for Women and an age range of 18-29, Intern G was all set to go.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016

Online dating

Kiwis not so shallow, according to finding love survey

New Zealanders value honesty and a sense of humor over good looks and intelligence in a romantic partner, says Colmar Brunton.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

Online dating

Police warning Kiwis about extortion on sex websites

Waikato Police warn users of adult internet sites of potential extortion as fraudsters prey on New Zealanders, demanding cash for explicit footage.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015

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Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles

Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Email Security

Online dating scams have caught 25% of Kiwi adults

The report performed by Norton investigated adults ages 18 and older about online dating, associated scams, and attitudes about online stalking.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023

Firewalls

Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android

A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

Data Privacy

Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?

A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022

Email Security

Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed

1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021

Cybersecurity

Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps

While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021

Facebook

Looking for love? Facebook gets in on the dating game

Facebook launches its Dating feature in 20 countries, aiming to rival Tinder by fostering meaningful relationships through shared interests.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019

Tinder

Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app

Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Email Security

Scams rampant on dating websites and apps

Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Facebook

Facebook debuts their take on the dating app

Facebook launches Facebook Dating at F8, promising to foster long-term relationships mirroring real-life connections without disrupting existing profiles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Wearables

'Freaky' Aussies are ready for holographic dating

Aussies are embracing 3D tech for health, social life, and even dating, with 37% of men keen on using 3D scans on dating sites, new Sony research finds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017