Workplace bullying
Bullying in the workplace can be a tough situation to deal with. It can make it difficult for you to get your work done, as …
Netsafe AdvisoryNetsafe Advisory - 20th July 2018
Fake-tortian Email Scam Advisory - 20th July 2018
Netsafe has received a large number of scam reports of an email scam where scammers falsely claim to have recorded intimate visual recordings of people visiting adult sites. In some cases, the scammer includes the victim’s online password in the email header. Visit our information page if you have been affected.
Tips & advice
Saying things online you regret
Sometimes we do things and say things about other people online that we aren’t proud of, that we regret or that we know deep down …
Catfish or real?
A ‘catfish’ is someone who is pretending to be someone else online. Technology has made it easier for people to catfish or impersonate people online …
Advice for parents
Porn advice for parents
The internet has made it a lot easier for children and young people to access porn online. Most online porn is free of charge and …
Sharenting – Sharing Photos Safely
As a parent, it’s normal to feel proud of your children and to want to share their milestone moments with friends and family. Increasingly, many …
Social Media Advice for Parents
Social media can be a great way to stay connected to friends and family, however there can be some risks. We’ve put together some advice …
Online scams
Common online scams
1. Cold calling scams While at times not technically an online scam, this is still one of the most reported scams we receive. Cold call …
Event ticket scams
Event ticket scams happen when tickets to an event are purchased from an individual or through a third party ticket resale website. The buyer later …
Email phishing scams
What is phishing? Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information (like bank account numbers and passwords), from a large audience, so they can …
What's new from NetsafeLatest Content
Porn advice for parents
The internet has made it a lot easier for children and young people to access porn online. Most online porn is free of charge and …
Workplace bullying
Bullying in the workplace can be a tough situation to deal with. It can make it difficult for you to get your work done, as …
Recent Work
Youth Accessing Support factsheet
This factsheet is part of a larger quantitative research project led by Netsafe in partnership with the Ministry for Women exploring New Zealand teens’ experiences …
Evolving complexities & how the Netsafe Kit can help
In the lead up to the launch of the new Netsafe Kit, Education Advisor Anjela Webster writes about her experiences navigating growing complexities with technology …
