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ESET & Big Smoke announce winners of Australian children's cyber safety writing contest
Online Safety

ESET & Big Smoke announce winners of Australian children's cyber safety writing contest

ESET and The Big Smoke Media Group crown winners of an Aussie children's writing contest focusing on cyber safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
McAfee products now available at Officeworks in Australia
Endpoint Protection

McAfee products now available at Officeworks in Australia

The introduction of McAfee in the market will make it easier for Australian consumers to keep their personal information safe and private.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Titans of Tech - Parvinder Walia of ESET Australia
Online Safety

Titans of Tech - Parvinder Walia of ESET Australia

Meet Parvinder Walia, the visionary leader at the helm of ESET Australia, championing cybersecurity and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Online Safety stories

Gen Z in the dark on basic internet terms – research
Unified Communications

Gen Z in the dark on basic internet terms – research

The DNS Research Federation suggests young people are risking their safety online by using the Internet without knowing what key terms mean.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
Cybersecurity

Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you

The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023
Norton's 11 tips to help protect your privacy online
Cybersecurity

Norton's 11 tips to help protect your privacy online

Governments, businesses, and individuals can buy information about you that's been gathered online, like your health status, contact details and your location.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms
Online Safety

First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms

A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023
iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022
Cybersecurity

iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022

Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
Rights to privacy and safety under threat - report
Data Analytics

Rights to privacy and safety under threat - report

The State of Digital Rights report has found that online safety is at risk from increased big tech and government power.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report

McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Online Safety stories

Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Gaming

Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':

Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety
Cybersecurity

TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety

The Tech Users Association has called on whoever makes up the next Government to commit to continuing to take the lead on improving security and safety online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
How protected are migrants and refugees from cybercrime in Aotearoa?
Unified Communications

How protected are migrants and refugees from cybercrime in Aotearoa?

Over 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly. Do migrants and refugees have equitable access to online protection tools?.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?
Netsafe

How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?

Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.

By Zach Thompson • 8 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online
Online Safety

Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online

Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022
2021 iSANZ Awards winners announced at online ceremony
Cybersecurity

2021 iSANZ Awards winners announced at online ceremony

The 2021 iSANZ Awards were held this evening at a live online ceremony and included awards in six categories and a special Hall of Fame Award.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
New research reveals data privacy still a big worry for Kiwis
Unified Communications

New research reveals data privacy still a big worry for Kiwis

New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their personal data privacy, according to a new InternetNZ survey.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022