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Chris Hails (NetSafe)

Is NZ the poor cousin when it comes to smartphones?

Those GC TV stars are living the dream and probably iPhone owners to boot – how Google’s latest data suggests NZ is lagging behind Oz in the smartphone stakes

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Turning right onto the internet? Follow the rules!

Today is the first real test of the new NZ driving rules – what lessons can we learn from driver education campaigns when planning a national Cyber Security Awareness Week?

Chris Hails (NetSafe)

How to manage your privacy when browsing and searching online

Privacy online remains a key concern for many internet users. Here are some top tips and new tools to try using to manage your online profile

Chris Hails (NetSafe)

Stephen Fry’s mega uploads and why I feel sorry for ISPs

He comes across as a lovely chap but my how one little tweet from Stephen Fry can get a nation talking about the problems and challenges of pathetic internet

Chris Hails (NetSafe)

Lessons learned from Australia

A week spent learning the latest cyber security techniques is well worth the investment when it comes to recent technology news

Chris Hails (NetSafe)

NetSafe and the world of BEASTs and bots

Stay tuned: NetSafe, the new National Cyber Security Centre and a range of partners are hard at work on a new national education and awareness programme to build on New Zealand’s cyber security capabilities

Chris Hails (NetSafe)

Sexting with the stars – how to avoid making the headlines

Famous faces are always in the news for having embarrassing images shared or stolen. Here are our top tips for dealing with the issues around sexting

Chris Hails (NetSafe)

Just what is a Total Social Media System?

We’ve been hearing about a product called ‘Social Outbreak’ being promoted in Christchurch as the answer for a new army of social media gurus. Is it safe?

Chris Hails (NetSafe)

New Zealanders report losing more than $750,000 from online incidents to NetSafe’s Orb website

NetSafe, New Zealand’s internet safety and security organisation, is marking the first anniversary of their ‘Online Reporting Button’ website (www.theorb.org.nz) this week

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The downsides to internet dating: liars, scammers and kidnappers

Internet dating lets you look for love the world over but there are pitfalls to watch out for and avoid (being kidnapped – like a Belgian supermarket manager – is not that common)