Online Safety stories
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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
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Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
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KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
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digital signage
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
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Netsafe teams with Snapchat to boost online safety for teens
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data privacy
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netsafe
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social media
Netsafe launches the Snapchat Family Toolkit, designed to help New Zealand parents ensure safer social media use for teens.
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UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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online shopping
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community
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online safety
British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.
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Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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email security
New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
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97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.
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Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
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online safety
In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.
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Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security
Fri, 31st May 2024
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commerce systems
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Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.
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New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Fri, 10th May 2024
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online safety
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New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.
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VerifyMy appoints Emma Robert-Tissot as first Head of Marketing
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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partner programmes
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online safety
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marketing strategy
VerifyMy, a leader in online protection solutions has appointed Emma Robert-Tissot, ex-YouGov, to head their marketing, fuelling expansion while promoting child cyber-safety.
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Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
Wed, 1st May 2024
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edutech
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encryption
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phishing
Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.
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Evri, Amazon, PayPal top list of brands abused by cyber scammers
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Cyber scammers exploit Evri, Amazon, and PayPal brands with phishing schemes, reveals a new study by tech retailer, Currys, indicating a rising threat of such scams.
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PIA unveils revamped Android VPN app with Shadowsocks integration
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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smartphones
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vpns
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data privacy
Private Internet Access unveils revamped Android VPN app featuring heightened user privacy, a sleeker design, and swift Kotlin-based coding, offering superior online safeguarding.
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ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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vpns
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devops
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ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.
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IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.
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New Zealanders' concern over online misinformation growing
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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online safety
Growing concern over misleading online information grips 65% of New Zealanders, with women and the elderly expressing the greatest worries.
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New Zealanders showing major concern over misuse of AI
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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social media
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online safety
A substantial 72% of New Zealanders are apprehensive about AI misuse and under-regulation, highlighting a significant knowledge gap.
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Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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online safety
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social media
73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.
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Web threats in Singapore down 5.9%, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a 5.9% decrease in web-based threats detected for Singapore in 2023, the third annual drop, despite growing complexity and user attacks, which surged to 30.7%.