Online Safety stories - Page 12
AU businesses less cybersecurity confident than global peers
Sat, 19th Jan 2019
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A new report reveals companies around the world could incur US$5.2 trillion in additional costs and lost revenue over the next five years due to cybercrime.
Back to the basics: Five ways to stay safe online
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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Phishing attacks or social-engineering attacks are on the rise, where cybercriminals trick people into divulging details and participating in scams.
Funding to help put a stop to online bullying
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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government funding
Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.
Facebook clamps down on bullying with updated Safety Centre
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Facebook launches updated Safety Centre to improve user experience on the platform and provide resources on privacy controls and bullying prevention.
Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hate speech
Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.
Facebook brings back 'Safety Check' following Brussels bombings
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Facebook has reinstated its Safety Check feature for users in Brussels, following a series of terrorist attacks that took place on March 22nd.
Shift in approach to online safety needed, says NetSafe
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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schools
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online safety
With rapid changes in the digital technologies used in schools and their communities, the concept of online safety has fundamentally changed.
Vodafone wants to help families in digital age
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Vodafone is courting families with the launch of some new services aimed to help parents navigate the digital world.
Facebook faces child porn probe
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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Australian watchdog group accuses the social networking site of allowing child pornography through the creation of new pages.
Top Online Shopping Safety tips!
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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passwords
Stolen banking details surge sparks need for online shopping safety. Discover crucial tips from Microsoft on securing your transactions.
Vodafone Guardian helps parents limit kids phone use
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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online safety
The free Android app that sets parameters for calling, texting and browsing, and blocks calls and texts from unrecognised numbers.
New Security Lessons for Youngsters
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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managing director
Hector's World launches new interactive resources to teach 5-9 year olds about computer security, fostering early digital citizenship.
THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNET FILTER: Is Big Brother finally here?
Sat, 1st May 2010
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In Orwell's dystopian classic 1984, the omnipresent state, Big Brother, has the ability to look into the homes of any person at any time.
'Santa' malware on the march
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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phishing
As the festive season approaches, the purveyors of spam and malware are out in force – and their early efforts are already emerging.
Bebo UK offers one-click child protection
Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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report
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young people
Bebo introduces 'CEOP Report' button for UK users, allowing instant reporting of child abuse and grooming online, enhancing child protection measures.
Don't Panic!
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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malware
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phishing
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email security
You could be excused for thinking the Web in 2009 is carrying its own version of porcine (sorry – H1N1) influenza.