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iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022

Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).
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How protected are migrants and refugees from cybercrime in Aotearoa?

Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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Over 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly. Do migrants and refugees have equitable access to online protection tools?.
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How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?

Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.
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Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online

Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.
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2021 iSANZ Awards winners announced at online ceremony

Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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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.
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Rights to privacy and safety under threat - report

Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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The State of Digital Rights report has found that online safety is at risk from increased big tech and government power.
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Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report

Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.
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New research reveals data privacy still a big worry for Kiwis

Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their personal data privacy, according to a new InternetNZ survey.
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Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension

Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.
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TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations

Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.
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Netsafe welcomes public feedback on draft of Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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The code aims to establish a self-regulatory framework to protect New Zealanders from online harm and harmful content.
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Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Lack of community engagement threatens success of New Zealand's new online safety Code of Practice, say organisations.
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Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ

Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.
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Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.
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Hands-on Review: Norton Security gets the safety and freedom balance right

Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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Norton Security strikes a balance between comprehensive protection and user freedom, catering to both novices and seasoned tech enthusiasts.
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ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children

Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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ESET has launched its Safer Kids Online campaign, which is designed to improve education around child safety online for both parents and their children.
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It's hard talking to children about online safety, parents say

Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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Some parents may be worried about what their children are doing online, but they don't talk to their children enough about the issue.
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People and data privacy: The insights (and contradictions)

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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39% of people would take money in exchange for giving a stranger complete access to their private data online.
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May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying

Wed, 15th May 2019
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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.
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Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely

Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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Digital savvy kids spend 33hrs/week online, but lack cyber safety awareness, prompting vital parental guidance.