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Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
2 days ago
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smartphones
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
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Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance
Last month
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
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online safety
In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.
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AI transforms artistic creation; 40% of artists use new tech
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ai
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digital art
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productivity
As AI proves its worth in the creative process, 40% of artists now embrace its potential to ease workflows and explore new artistic frontiers.
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Appsbroker CTS raises EUR €2,105 abseiling for Make-A-Wish
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charity
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cancer
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amsterdam
Two Google Cloud experts from Appsbroker CTS abseiled 27 floors in Amsterdam, raising EUR €2,105 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Google's Rope for Hope.
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Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually
Mon, 27th May 2024
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data sharing
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interpol
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united states
Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.
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SQREEM acquires TotallyAwesome, strengthens ethical youth marketing
Fri, 17th May 2024
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ai
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safety
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singapore
Singapore-based SQREEM Technologies has acquired TotallyAwesome, enhancing their AI-driven marketing platform targeting youth, while aiming for ethical engagement.
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Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.
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IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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learning
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leadership
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amazon
On International Women's Day 2024, women are urged to harness moments of vulnerability and change to drive personal and professional growth, challenging fears and embracing innovation.
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IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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collaboration
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cloud services
New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
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Auckland AI start-up takes on underage vaping in schools
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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healthtech
Auckland AI start-up, MACSO, has developed pioneering technology to tackle the rising problem of vaping in schools and public spaces, supported by US investors.
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UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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edutech
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smartphones
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safety
Despite concerns, UK parents advocate smartphone use for under-16s to ensure safety, with recent data revealing shifts in parental attitudes.
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Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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edutech
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smartphones
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email security
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
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Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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online security
Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.
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Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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esg
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cleantech
Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
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Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies team up for charity
Thu, 11th May 2023
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network infrastructure
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charity
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collaboration
Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies have partnered to host the second annual Backpack Giving Day to support children in need.
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IWD 2023: Starlight’s CEO celebrates 20 year milestone
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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healthtech
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children
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iwd
Louise Baxter, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation, reflects on its long-term impact and growth as she celebrates 20 years with the company.
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SnapLogic teams up with meetmagic for charity and children
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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partner programmes
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snaplogic
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charity
SnapLogic has announced its partnership with meetmagic, an online Australian platform that combines business and philanthropy.
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Minors using Discord servers to spread malware for cash
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
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malware
Online community of minors found creating and spreading malware, using dedicated Discord servers as discussion boards, according to Avast.
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Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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norton
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online safety
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report
Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.
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Children’s privacy harmed in online learning - Human Rights Watch
Mon, 30th May 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Governments failed to protect children's privacy during online learning in COVID-19 lockdowns, says a Human Rights Watch report.