Posts tagged online safety

Your digital footprint is the trail of ‘electronic breadcrumbs’ you leave behind you as you use the internet and it’s important to manage it carefully

Although they had a less-than-stellar reputation when they came on the scene, dating apps are now an established and respected tool for finding dates and …

Sexting is the name given to the act of sending or receiving nude images, videos or texts and also covers underwear and sexual content. We’ve …

Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information (like bank account numbers and passwords), from a large audience, so they can use it to …

Some advice on how to stay safe on New Zealand’s favorite auction site, Trade Me.

Houseparty has become one of the most widely used apps since lockdown. With the majority of the population indoors, social networks like Zoom and Houseparty have …

As we come to terms with lockdown, it’s no surprise that video parties have become popular. One platform that has gained notoriety is Zoom. Originally …

As people get used to being home during the COVID-19 lockdown, our devices and the internet will play a big role in keeping us connected …

Netsafe has launched the ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’ education campaign to help people have better online experiences during lockdown.  #stayconnectedstaysafe encourages people to use and …

Gaming is everywhere. It’s no longer confined to consoles and computers – with billions of people playing games on mobiles worldwide. Young people are especially …