Netsafe stories - Page 2
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It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.
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The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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deepfakes
Deepfakes, videos that replace a person's face with someone else's using AI, raise concerns over morality, legality, privacy, and online harm.
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The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
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Google says NZ's lack of cybersecurity knowledge is putting users at risk
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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Nearly 70% of New Zealanders are not actively improving their online security, despite experiencing hacks and scams, says Google.
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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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May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying
Wed, 15th May 2019
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norton
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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$33 million lost to scams & fraud: Netsafe says NZ isn't doing enough to stop it
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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scams
Phone and online scams are costing New Zealanders $33 million, causing both financial and psychological harm, according to Netsafe.
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'Is this for real?' The reality of fraud against New Zealanders
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
Is this for real? More often than not these days it can be hard to tell, and it’s okay to be a bit suspicious, especially when it comes to fraud.
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Online hate speech affects New Zealand adults
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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A recent Netsafe report reveals that 11% of New Zealand adults have been targeted by online hate speech in the past year, impacting behaviour and emotions.
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$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Can you put a dollar figure on the damage cyberbullying causes New Zealanders? One economist says that cost is around $444 million every year.
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More people are reporting online bullying to Netsafe than ever before
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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Online abuse, bullying and harassment are continuing to cause harm to New Zealanders nationwide, and more people are reporting incidents to Netsafe.
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Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.
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Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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Spark and Netsafe have teamed up to combat rising scam threats in NZ, distributing brochures in stores and offering scam education to customers.
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Kiwis lost $10.1 million to scams last year: Which region felt the worst of it?
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders lost over $10.1m to online scams last year, with Auckland residents hit the hardest, according to Netsafe.
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$10.1m lost: Why Kiwis are losing so much to scammers & how we need to fix it
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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scams
Tech-savvy scammers are swindling New Zealanders out of millions of dollars, with reported losses totaling $10.1 million last year.
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Don't delete your scam emails! You can now help beat scammers at their own game
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
Re:scam, an artificially intelligent email programme, is designed to engage scammers in a neverending cycle of conversation.
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CERT NZ & Netsafe warn of scammers playing online blackmail hand
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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scams
CERT NZ and Netsafe issue alert on rising online blackmail cases as scammers claim to hold incriminating videos for ransom.
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Reports of cyberbullying flood new support service
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Netsafe receives over 900 online bullying complaints in six months, with misconceptions about their services arising.
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Education must be our secret weapon in the fight against tech support scams
Mon, 29th May 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
They're scammers, they're prolific & they're determined. The only way to stop them is to talk about it, especially with those who are most vulnerable.
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Cyberbullying affects many Kiwi kids, how can you help?
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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digital citizenship
This week, Netsafe is reminding people that bullying isn't just a playground issue, as it receives hundreds of complaints of online bullying.