Cyberbullying stories
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
3 days ago
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malware
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gaming
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data protection
VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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e-learning
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data privacy
Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.
Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data privacy
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social media
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cyberbullying
Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.
Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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social media
Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
Exclusive: Media.com helps verify users amidst Australia's U16 social media ban
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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google
As Australia clamps down on under-16s online, Media.com bets its fully verified social network can profit from the global safety push.
Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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martech
Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.
To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia's families too
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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social media
Australia's new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.
Media.com bets on verified users as social rules tighten
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cartech
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digital entertainment
Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.
Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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gaming
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vpns
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digital entertainment
Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.
Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
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social media
Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids' online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.
ConnectID & k-ID partner to boost child safety on gaming sites
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
ConnectID and k-ID partner to enhance child safety on Australian gaming platforms with privacy-focused age verification and parental controls.
Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.
Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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genai
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microsoft
A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.
Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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instagram
A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.
Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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social media
Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.
Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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edutech
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gaming
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phishing
AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.
Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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social media
Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
Australian parents sceptical about AI's role in children's education
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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edutech
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llms
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agentic ai
Australian parents express concern about the prevalence of AI chatbots and language models in their children's education.