Safer Internet Day stories
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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email security
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ai
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spam
Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.
Safer Internet Day: call to action from Ping Identity's chief architect
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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mfa
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Patrick Harding, Chief Product Architect at Ping Identity, emphasises the importance of user-friendly, secure authentication methods like MFA and passwordless identification on Safer Internet Day, amidst rising cyber threats.
Safer Internet Day: CTO underlines risk to young web users
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
On Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard's CTO Corey Nachreiner calls for enhanced online safety awareness, emphasising the threat of AI privacy concerns.
Microsoft study reveals improvement in digital civility
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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microsoft
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covid-19
Digital civility in the Asia Pacific region improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Microsoft's annual study.
Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.
Create a safer internet by building a culture of security
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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uc
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
On Safer Internet Day, stakeholders emphasised the crucial role of organisations in fostering a culture of security to ensure a safer internet for all.
You're invited: Enabling e-Learning free PD webinars
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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3d printing
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webinar
There's a back catalog of e-Learning webinars sitting there for onto it educators to view on demand. Take advantage of free PD to bring tech to class.
Kiwi parents concerned over kids' daily internet fix
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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vodafone
In a sign of how prevalent life online is, 61% of parents revealed that their pre-school children are now getting a daily fix of internet.
NZ govt urges Kiwi to be cautious online
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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government
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safer internet day
New Zealand Government urges Kiwis to stay safe online as International Safer Internet Day takes place this week.
Positives outweigh internet risks, survey finds
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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internetnz
Despite fears, 89% of Kiwis find the internet's boons top its banes, InternetNZ survey reveals on Safer Internet Day.
Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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netsafe
Kiwi companies big and small are in the running for New Zealand's top infosec awards. And the iSanz finalists are...
Sexting: Is your kid doing it?
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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uc
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netsafe
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safer internet day
Sexting is the top concern for New Zealand parents, with the topic becoming the most-viewed on Vodafone's digi-parenting.co.nz site.
Safer Internet Day: promoting digital safety
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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netsafe
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content creation
Awareness about the importance of internet safety is top of the agenda this week, with Tuesday marking Safer Internet Day.
Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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safer internet day
Rapid digital advancements in New Zealand are exposing young Kiwis to increasing online threats, says NetSafe's latest report.
CORE and NetSafe to support Safer Internet Day 2015
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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core education
Safer Internet Day is celebrated worldwide to encourage the safe and positive use of the internet and digital technologies among children and young people.
New cybersafety resource OWLS takes flight
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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uc
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
OWLS cybersafety resource launches in NZ, aiming to educate youths about online privacy with the backing of educational bodies.
Working for a safer Internet
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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online safety
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kids
Safer Internet Day on Feb 9th aims to educate young ones on safe online practices, featuring new animated tours from Hector's World.