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MTV releases anti-bullying iPhone app
Cyberbullying

MTV releases anti-bullying iPhone app

MTV has launched an updated version of its Over The Line iPhone app in the US, aimed at combating digital abuse and cyberbullying among users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2010
62% of children have had a negative online experience
Cyberbullying

62% of children have had a negative online experience

A Norton survey reveals 62% of children have faced negative online experiences, feeling 'angry', 'upset' or 'afraid'. Parents, take note and act.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2010
Hector swims on YouTube
Cyberbullying

Hector swims on YouTube

Hector's World, the education initiative for keeping kids safe online, now has its own YouTube channel (tinyurl.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

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Facebook launches new anti-bullying page
Facebook

Facebook launches new anti-bullying page

Facebook has launched a new anti-bullying page in its Family Safety Center, reinforcing its commitment to online safety during Bullying Prevention month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Teenage boys most monitored on Facebook
Bitdefender

Teenage boys most monitored on Facebook

Latest findings show parents are more protective of boys than girls on social networking sites, especially during back-to-school seasons.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012
NetSafe calls for industry support over cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

NetSafe calls for industry support over cyberbullying

NetSafe urges ICT support against the growing threat of cyberbullying, highlighting a need for industry collaboration to combat digital harassment effectively.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2012
Google to fight YouTube bullies
Google

Google to fight YouTube bullies

Google sets to combat YouTube bullies by making users reveal real identities, aiming to cleanse the platform of abusive comments.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2012
Use experience, not apps to deal with cyberbullying: expert
Unified Communications

Use experience, not apps to deal with cyberbullying: expert

Cyberbullying is as real and as harmful as bullying in the real world, and online safety group NetSafe is taking steps to address the issue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2012
School conflict and the web: The real picture
YouTube

School conflict and the web: The real picture

Recent incidents at an Auckland school spotlight the web's significant role in fuelling and publicising teenage conflicts, according to NetSafe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009