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…
A lot of people play mobile games. They can be a harmless, even constructive escape from the demands of everyday life but not all mobile games are created equally. From age restrictions to unexpected charges, we’re here to help you understand how people play on their phone. UNDERSTANDING MOBILE GAMES Mobile games have become massively…
We know that regular conversations at home help to minimise the harm if things go wrong online. Research shows that parents are critical to the success of tamariki becoming safe, confident and capable in their use of use digital technology. So we’ve put together some ideas to help start a korero about online safety with …
Like PlayStations, Xboxes, the Nintendo Switch and home computers and now Gaming on Twitch, gaming has come a long way since arcade machines. Twitch is one of the world’s leading live streaming platform for gamers. Find out how it works, what the risks are and how to stay safe. WHAT IS TWITCH GAMING Twitch is…
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Explore An app (short for application) is a piece of software that lets you perform a task on a computer, mobile, tablet or wearable device. They are mostly free, but you can also be charged depending on their features. An app lets you connect on social media,…
Netsafe’s latest research uncovers important insights about New Zealand children’s experiences online and their skills in navigating these online experiences. Netsafe has released Ngā taiohi matihiko o Aotearoa – New Zealand Kids Online, the first ever research into the online experiences and digital skills of New Zealand children aged nine to 17. Key findings: Most New…
The advice and information is based on Netsafe’s research around how young people in New Zealand are using digital technology and what issues are on top for them. Although every young person’s interests and online habits are unique, our research shows that there are some trends in the way they use digital technology. Find out…
Young people find the internet an easier place to explore their identity, to challenge adult norms and boundaries, experiment with relationships and practice a range of behaviours. But many of the consequences and implications of these things are amplified online. Netsafe’s research has identified that nearly 19% of New Zealand teens have experienced an unwanted…
This research report presents findings from an exploratory study about the extent and nature of digital self-harm among New Zealand teens. Digital self-harm is broadly defined here as the anonymous online posting or sharing of mean or negative online content about oneself. The report centres on the prevalence of digital self- harm (or self-cyberbullying) among…
Live streaming is becoming more popular as nearly anyone can do it if they have a phone or tablet and can use a platform that supports it. There are a lot of benefits to streaming, but like anything there are some risks. Why is live streaming popular? Basically anyone can live stream. This gives creators…
