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Smart Home

Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely

Digital savvy kids spend 33hrs/week online, but lack cyber safety awareness, prompting vital parental guidance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019

Internet of Things

Beyond lock and key: Securing the smarthome

As households embrace smart technology, security concerns mount. From smart locks to automated coffee makers, here's how to safeguard your connected home.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019

Marketing Technologies

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

Stories from Other Regions

Online Safety stories

Cyberbullying

May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying

This Friday May 17 is Pink Shirt Day, which is a colourful way to raise awareness about a serious and in some cases tragic issue: cyberbullying.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019

Online Safety

Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings

New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019

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