Internet Safety Basics

Stay informed about the latest phishing scams in New Zealand in 2024. Learn how to protect yourself, recognise the warning signs, and keep your data safe from cybercriminals. Table of ContentsLatest Phishing Scams in New Zealand 2024: How to Protect Yourself and Stay Safe OnlineUnderstanding Phishing: What Is It?The Impact of Phishing Scams in New ZealandLatest Phishing Scams Targeting Kiwis …

Privacy Protection: Discover How to Safeguard Your Personal Information Online Protecting personal information online has become more critical than ever. With the proliferation of online services, social media, and e-commerce, our personal data is constantly at risk. Cybercriminals are always finding new ways to access and exploit this information, making it essential to be vigilant and proactive in safeguarding our …

Phishing and scams are among the most pervasive and damaging threats in the online world today. Cybercriminals employ these tactics to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal identification details. Understanding the tactics used in phishing scams, recognising their signs, and knowing how to protect yourself are essential steps in safeguarding your personal …

The internet is awesome. However, it has also introduced new challenges, one of the most significant being cyberbullying. Cyberbullying, the use of electronic communication to bully or harass someone, typically involves sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. This article explores the harmful effects of cyberbullying, how to recognise it, and effective strategies to prevent and address this pervasive …

As I prepare for the year ahead, my mind focuses on the hot topics that related to Cyber Bullying in New Zealand in 2012. Cyber bullying was right up there in 2012, so I wonder what we will see regarding this topic in 2013. Cyber bulling was rife throughout the majority of schools in New Zealand last year. Some schools …

Golden Bay High School was recently in the media for a sextortion and sexting incident at the school. The incident resulted in police involvement and the temporary suspension of the students who forwarded the content to other students. The school said the incident occurred outside class hours and off its property, raising issues for parents and teachers. Sexting is the act of taking …

Cyberbullying in New Zealand is the use of the Internet and related technologies to harm other people, in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner. It is the biggest threat to a child in the world they live in today, with over 50% of children being affected by some form of cyberbullying in their life. It is a problem all over …

Internet Safety New Years Resolutions: 2012. “2012 is going to be a great year!” How many times have we heard that at the start of each year? Many? Well, that may be so, but I believe it will be much better than the previous, and it is important to always look forward. As internet speed becomes faster and access easier, …

Are Primary School Aged Children Missing Out on Internet Safety? Internet safety is often associated with keeping children safe while using the internet. Fantastic. But why is it that many parents have a perception that the focus around internet safety starts when their child turns 11 or 12 years of age?Is there a perception that children under the age of …

Sexting is Not a Modern Variation of Spin the Bottle. While doing some research for my next blog article, I came across a story from 2009, where Peter Cumming, an associate professor at York University in Toronto, presented a paper on children’s sexuality at the 78th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. In it, he defends the practice as …