Parental Control stories
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
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Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
Meta pushes parental control over NZ teen social media bans
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Meta promotes parental controls over teen social media bans at NZ Instagram safety camp as debate grows on under-16s' online access.
Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.
NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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New Zealand MPs unite across party lines to back under-16 social media curbs after a shocking 'Worst Children's Library' exhibit at Parliament.
Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
ESET consolidates consumer cybersecurity offerings with new HOME subscriptions
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm ESET unveils an enhanced offering with new, tailored home security subscriptions to bolster consumer protections.
Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.
Slingshot launches anti-porn control switch
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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New Zealand ISP Slingshot rolls out a potent parental control tool, addressing Kiwi parents' concerns over kids' exposure to online smut.
Parents concern for children and tech grows
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.
Parents: How to approach social media and your child
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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With more social media avenues available than ever before, the need for education about being safe online is increasing, according to NetSafe.
Do parents hold the key to Kiwi students' success?
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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The strongest educational resource available to Kiwi kids is cultural expectations, closely followed by physical resources, according to a new study.
Bitdefender launches Parental Control software
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Bitdefender launches a new Parental Control software aimed at safeguarding children online from bullies, predators, and inappropriate content.
Free antivirus, firewall from Check Point
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Check Point launches ZoneAlarm, a free antivirus and firewall bundle, aiming to enhance consumer cybersecurity with robust protection and cloud-based features.