The British Foreign Office recently hosted the London Conference on Cyberspace which aimed to “launch a more focused and inclusive dialogue between key cyberspace actors from across the world including from government, industry and civil society”.  In fact, more than 700 delegates representing over 60 countries attended. I attended in support of the New Zealand delegation. [...]

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

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

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)

This week has seen several major media stories about large companies suffering data losses. Here’s how Kiwis can protect against identity fraud and theft online

Do you turn off the wi-fi connection on your smartphone when you leave your home or office? An experiment to mimic hacking activities in London railway stations may convince you to do so

Research suggests that spam or phishing emails sent to your mobile phone are 3 times more likely to get you to reveal your personal data – learn how to spot ‘smishing’ messages and stay safe

Australian student Casey Heynes has become an unwitting ‘poster boy’ for school bullying – what impact does the incident have on students, parents and teachers around the world?

Smartphones are devices which need to be treated like any other computer and secured from threats. Latest research suggests many owners do not yet understand this

Security experts predicted that 2011 would be the year of the smartphone attack. With the discovery of the Android ‘DroidDream’ Trojan they would appear to be right