Online Safety stories - Page 5

The DNS Research Federation suggests young people are risking their safety online by using the Internet without knowing what key terms mean.

The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.

Governments, businesses, and individuals can buy information about you that's been gathered online, like your health status, contact details and your location.

A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.

Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).

Over 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly. Do migrants and refugees have equitable access to online protection tools?.

Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.

Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.

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.

The State of Digital Rights report has found that online safety is at risk from increased big tech and government power.

McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.

New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their personal data privacy, according to a new InternetNZ survey.

Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.

TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.

The code aims to establish a self-regulatory framework to protect New Zealanders from online harm and harmful content.

Lack of community engagement threatens success of New Zealand's new online safety Code of Practice, say organisations.

Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.

Norton Security strikes a balance between comprehensive protection and user freedom, catering to both novices and seasoned tech enthusiasts.

ESET has launched its Safer Kids Online campaign, which is designed to improve education around child safety online for both parents and their children.