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Cybersecurity

Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak

Harmful content reports have risen by over 25% since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to Netsafe.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022

Auckland University

Unsupervised: Are Kiwi high schoolers safe online?

More than half of NZ high school students unsupervised online outside school, says University of Auckland study.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017

Auckland University

Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet

15% of secondary school students in New Zealand received unwanted sexually explicit material between 2007 and 2012, according to a report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016

Cyberbullying

Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats

Rapid digital advancements in New Zealand are exposing young Kiwis to increasing online threats, says NetSafe's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015

Global Stories

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EduTech

Palo Alto Networks - ransomware is becoming more aggressive

The 2023 report shares insights compiled based on findings from Unit 42's incident response work from approximately 1,000 cases throughout the past 18 months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023

Cyberbullying

Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic

Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021

Cyber-stalking

'Stalkerware': The new name for spying tools & online harrassment

A coalition of cybersecurity firms, including Norton and Kaspersky, is tackling the rise of stalkerware—dangerous software used for spying and harassment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019