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‘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.
‘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.
Snapchat threats: Police investigating complaint from second school
It comes as murder and rape threats sent to students from anonymous Snapchat account.
'Really violent and terrifying': Teens at top school sent murder and rape threats on Snapchat
"The truth is we are seeing an escalation of this around the country."
Collins rips into former disgraced candidate Bezzant as 'fantasist', 'sociopath'
She said it was "one of the most disgraceful things" she'd seen in politics.
Students 'threatened' by trans and homophobic posts at uni hall of residence
Multiple students concerned over posts relating to Auckland's Carlaw Park Student Village.
Comedian Pete Davidson rips into Chrissy Teigen on SNL
SNL comedian Pete Davidson blasts Chrissy Teigen in the wake of cyberbullying scandal.
'Disgusting': Bank transfers being used to send abusive messages
Reference fields in bank transfers being used to send 2000 abusive messages per month.
Melania celebrates 'Be Best' campaign, people tell her to 'Be Gone'
Melania's cyberbullying campaign, in light of her and Trump's legacy, has been savaged.
'Shameful': A third of New Zealand 8-year-olds say they are bullied
'This is the children telling us in their own words that this is happening.'