Netsafe stories - Page 1
Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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email
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social media
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productivity
Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.
Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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malware
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data protection
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data privacy
New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.
Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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online safety
Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.
Netsafe warns New Zealand shoppers of summer scam rise
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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email security
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ecommerce
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scams
Netsafe warns New Zealanders of rising online shopping scams as the summer sales surge, with losses exceeding NZD $2.3 billion this year.
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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cyberbullying
Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.
New Zealand digital scams cost exceed NZD $2.3 billion
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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email security
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scams
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netsafe
A report reveals that digital scams cost New Zealanders over NZD $2.3 billion in 2024, with online shopping scams now the most prevalent.
Netsafe wins top NZ contact centre award for second year
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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edutech
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uc
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support
Netsafe's Contact Centre wins top award for the second year in a row, with Caitlin honoured as Most Outstanding Customer Service Representative.
Netsafe teams with Snapchat to boost online safety for teens
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data privacy
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social media
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netsafe
Netsafe launches the Snapchat Family Toolkit, designed to help New Zealand parents ensure safer social media use for teens.
Research reveals online content's dual impact on Kiwi youth
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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edutech
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software development
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fitness
New research from the Classification Office and Netsafe reveals online content’s dual role in shaping young New Zealanders' body image.
Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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netsafe
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victim support
The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.
Netsafe ramps up NZ's scam defences with new AI tools
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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uc
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crypto
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blockchain
Netsafe relaunches Re:Scam.org with advanced AI to combat scammers, as NZ's annual scam costs hit NZD $2 billion.
Netsafe launches Hector's World to boost online safety for children
Wed, 1st May 2024
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data privacy
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
In a pioneering move to protect children online, Netsafe has launched 'Hector's World', a bilingual series teaching internet safety to kids aged 5-10 in England and Te Reo Māori.
Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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email security
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scams
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netsafe
Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.
Netsafe launches online safety programme for seniors in New Zealand
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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email security
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chorus
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scams
Netsafe, a charitable organisation in New Zealand, has launched 'Get Set Up for Safety', a nationwide initiative to equip senior citizens with skills to combat online threats such as fraud and scams.
New Netsafe alliance formed to combat rising cyber fraud
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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uc
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crypto
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blockchain
To combat the rising threat of cyber fraud, a new alliance aims to reinforce consumer safety in banking, cryptocurrency, and telecommunications sectors in NZ.
Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.
Netsafe & 2Degrees partner to promote smartphone safety to Kiwis
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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devices
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youtube
A UK grime artist, 2Degrees, and Netsafe have created a programme to teach Kiwi children about smartphone safety.
Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
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gaming
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.
Meta, Netsafe, Consumer NZ launch scams detection tool
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Five digital organisation’s including Meta and Netsafe are launching a detection tool to stop New Zealanders from being scammed.