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Beehive staffer's resignation sparks debate on NZ privacy laws
The PM is open to revisiting image-based sexual abuse after Michael Forbes scandal.
How Hailey Bieber overcame a life-threatening postpartum ordeal
Hailey Bieber suffered complications after her son Jack's birth last year.
‘Exploitation’: Fijian minister speaks against cyber bullying after alleged nude video shared online
Politician says a private video of her was obtained and shared online illegally.
'I have your puppy': Woman claims six weeks of phone harassment over missing dog
Nina said she has been subject to several weeks of harassment over the phone.
'Sleepless nights': Charity couple out of pocket, without answers after targeted cybercrime
The couple have been left without answers and are continually concerned for their safety.
Man sends fake mass shooting, bomb threats after fantasy football spat
Matthew Gabriel aimed to frame a fantasy football rival after an online dispute.
Opinion: Teens and social media - striking the balance between freedom and responsibility
OPINION: An age ban may seem like a quick fix but it ignores a few crucial realities.
Society completely broken by online lies, says Prince Harry after UK riots
'In an ideal world, those with positions of influence would take more responsibility.'
Coroner slams online bullying as ‘cowardly’ after 11yo takes own life
Tangiwai Wilson was a healthy kid who loved sports and dancing, her mum told a coroner.
A guide to keeping young people safe on TikTok
Netsafe says one factor is key in keeping young people safe online.
‘Too scared to go outside’: Mayors and councillors facing the rising tide of online abuse
The abuse aimed at councils is on the rise, recent poll data suggest.
Losses to cyber crime spike 84%, Cert NZ leadership in flux
GCSB takeover continues, under-reporting dogs stats.
Tragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take action
Dysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.
Juha Saarinen: Know Your Customer rules for AI in the cloud coming
OPINION: Regulations could drive fear into malicious AI model trainers.
Students 'fraudulently' using Havelock North Intermediate logo to bully others online
Account-holders on TikTok and Instagram are using a school logo and bullying students.
Netsafe teams up with Akahu, Dolla for payee confirmation as banks linger
Partners offer payee verification service - something banks are still working on.
FBI warns travellers not to use public charging ports at airports
Travellers are warned to think twice before plugging in at airports.
Under-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per year
The cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.
Travel hackers: How airport selfies are exposing travellers to cyber crime
That smug ‘airport selfie’ could be sharing more than jealousy online.
'Please do something': Parents distraught as kids' personal data leaked online
Ransomware gangs have been stealing confidential documents from schools and posting them.
Dad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emails
The accusations were made against the father, and one of the recipients was his boss.
Kiwi businessman feared for safety during stalking hell
Creepy messages from ex: 'You thought I’d forgotten, right? I’d never forget.'
Aussie tourism island ravaged by X-rated cyber attack
The website of one of NSW's favourite eco-destinations was flooded with X-rated content.
Netsafe works with social media firms on new safety code, user-advocates wince at first draft
PLUS: Long-serving Netsafe boss exits stage left.
'Extraordinary bad luck': Cybercrime cripples Dunedin firm
Professional offshore hacking group attacked computer systems, phone and commercial data.
Revealed: Hundreds charged under Harmful Digital Communications Act
Netsafe has also received nearly 14,000 civil complaints under the Act.
Rise in 'sophisticated', malicious cyber threats blocked at NZ schools
Student attempts to access gaming websites made up 20 per cent of all blocks.