Online harrassment stories
Palo Alto Networks - ransomware is becoming more aggressive
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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firewalls
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The 2023 report shares insights compiled based on findings from Unit 42's incident response work from approximately 1,000 cases throughout the past 18 months.
Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Harmful content reports have risen by over 25% since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to Netsafe.
Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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cyberbullying
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online harrassment
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aras
Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.
'Stalkerware': The new name for spying tools & online harrassment
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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cyber-stalking
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online harrassment
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aras
A coalition of cybersecurity firms, including Norton and Kaspersky, is tackling the rise of stalkerware—dangerous software used for spying and harassment.
Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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cyberbullying
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blogging
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online harrassment
#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.
Unsupervised: Are Kiwi high schoolers safe online?
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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auckland university
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
More than half of NZ high school students unsupervised online outside school, says University of Auckland study.
#Spamnomore: Twitter's new features hand quality control back to you
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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twitter
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spam
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online harrassment
Twitter is handing control back to its users with new two features that will screen out unwanted content - and unwanted users.
Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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auckland university
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online harrassment
15% of secondary school students in New Zealand received unwanted sexually explicit material between 2007 and 2012, according to a report.
Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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social media
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twitter
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cyberbullying
Twitter initiates Trust and Safety Council to address ongoing abuse, enlisting over 40 global organisations and individuals to enhance user safety.
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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online harrassment
Rapid digital advancements in New Zealand are exposing young Kiwis to increasing online threats, says NetSafe's latest report.