Online Safety stories - Page 10
New measures introduced to Snapchat to safeguard teens
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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snap
Snap has announced a new package of safeguards to further protect 13-17 year old Snapchatters from potential online risks.
Gen Z in the dark on basic internet terms – research
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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uc
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agentic ai
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online safety
The DNS Research Federation suggests young people are risking their safety online by using the Internet without knowing what key terms mean.
Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
Thu, 25th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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online safety
The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.
Norton's 11 tips to help protect your privacy online
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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websites
Governments, businesses, and individuals can buy information about you that's been gathered online, like your health status, contact details and your location.
First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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online safety
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human rights
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hate speech
A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.
iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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isanz
Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).
How protected are migrants and refugees from cybercrime in Aotearoa?
Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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uc
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cybersecurity
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contact centre
Over 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly. Do migrants and refugees have equitable access to online protection tools?.
How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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netsafe
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online safety
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rangatahi
Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.
Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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online safety
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content creation
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report
Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.
2021 iSANZ Awards winners announced at online ceremony
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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isanz
The 2021 iSANZ Awards were held this evening at a live online ceremony and included awards in six categories and a special Hall of Fame Award.
Rights to privacy and safety under threat - report
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The State of Digital Rights report has found that online safety is at risk from increased big tech and government power.
Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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mcafee
McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.
New research reveals data privacy still a big worry for Kiwis
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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uc
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physical security
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data privacy
New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their personal data privacy, according to a new InternetNZ survey.
Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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vpns
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online safety
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browsers
Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.
TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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social media
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online safety
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cybersafety
TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.
Netsafe welcomes public feedback on draft of Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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google
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facebook
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netsafe
The code aims to establish a self-regulatory framework to protect New Zealanders from online harm and harmful content.
Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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netsafe
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online safety
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internetnz
Lack of community engagement threatens success of New Zealand's new online safety Code of Practice, say organisations.
Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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google
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facebook
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netsafe
Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.
Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.
Hands-on Review: Norton Security gets the safety and freedom balance right
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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symantec
Norton Security strikes a balance between comprehensive protection and user freedom, catering to both novices and seasoned tech enthusiasts.