Romance scams
Romance scammers are good at what they do and can spend months building up trust before they start to ask for sums of money. There’s no fail-proof way to identify a romance scam, but there are signs to look out for.
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Understanding nudes and sexting
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 put together some of the most commonly asked questions to help you understand the risks and options available. WHAT ARE THE RISKS WITH SEXTING? Once you share an image with…
Helping young people exposed to upsetting content
Before young people start using technology, it’s crucial you talk to them about the type of things they might see online and develop strategies on how to deal with upsetting content. Your child may find things they never intended to look at so talking regularly about their online activities and encouraging them to come to…
What is a digital footprint?
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
Harmful Content Online
The internet has opened up many opportunities for young people to gain access to enormous amounts of content. This content can be educational, informative and fun. Unfortunately, it has exposed young people to graphic imagery, adult material and objectionable content that would have been harder to stumble across in a pre-internet era. Nobody’s immune from…
Defamation and False Allegations
Taking a defamation case is a big undertaking in New Zealand and you will need to engage a lawyer. Civil processes under the Harmful Digital Communications Act will soon apply
Shopping online safely
There are so many conveniences to shopping online, but you also need to be careful about who you’re buying from and the information you’re giving out. The last thing anyone wants is a dud deal, products that never show up, or credit card details in the wrong hands. With a bit of know-how and planning,…
Privacy Breaches
Understanding New Zealand’s Privacy Act, the privacy principles and how to make a complaint about a breach of privacy
Email phishing scams
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 impersonate or defraud people. These emails can look very real, and some will even use the branding and logos of a legitimate organisation to make the email seem genuine. Phishing…
What anti-virus software should I use?
You need protection from malware to keep your computer and mobile devices secure. Find out how to evaluate a good internet security suite