Podcasts about netsafe

Scams have always been a hot topic. As technology gets more sophisticated, Kiwis of all ages are becoming more vulnerable to falling for them. Estimates of how much money we’ve lost varies, though one NetSafe and Global Antiscam Alliance report estimated over 2 billion dollars lost last year alone. So what is being done to try and solve this crisis, and do banks and the government need to take more responsibility? NZ Herald senior reporter Lane Nichols joins us today on The Front Page to discuss the latest scammers and what solutions there could be in future. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony discusses a recent randsomware attack on an Australian construction firm where 17 GB of corporate data was allegedly taken; the US Justice Department has unsealed indictments against 12 individuals, so called "hackers for hire; and New Zealand has seen a dramatic 68% increase in sextortion cases in the first three months of the year, according to Netsafe. Tony Grasso is Principal Consultant at cybersecurity firm TitaniumDefence. He worked at GCHQ in the UK and is a former Intelligence Officer in New Zealand.

Steroids and other performance and image enhancing drugs are becoming more common in drug checking clinics. KnowYourStuff and the New Zealand Needle Exchange programme say the amount of people bringing in steroids and similar drugs has jumped in the past two years. Users are buying substances online through websites and on social media - and Netsafe said it's a growing problem. Bella Craig reports.

New Zealand children have had their say on what they want from a safer internet. A Save the Children and Netsafe survey of a thousand young people aged six to eighteen finds more than half feel safe online. Around three quarters believe greater control over ads, and stronger protections from harmful content are needed. Netsafe Chief Online Officer Sean Lyons told Andrew Dickens it needs to be a joint effort. He says it's the responsibility of parents to keep an eye and provide support, but it's also on regulation and the platforms. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online safety campaigners say Netsafe is too close to the big tech companies and an independent regulator is required to improve online safety. Guyon Espiner has the story.

Netsafe say it's encouraging tech giant Meta to prevent scams in the country. Across the ditch, social media companies are detecting and preventing such behaviour. No such protections currently apply in New Zealand - but tech giant Meta is working to introduce defences against finance and celebrity based scam ads. Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons says Meta still needs to be pushed to do more to shut down scams. "We should definitely be pushing them to do more so that we're not put in harm's way while we're using their platforms." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, Charlie has discovered how to bark like a dog and has now forgotten how to speak normally. We also discover that Azura is extremely picky when it comes to her icks. Plus, we were joined by some special guests, Sean Lyons from Netsafe after Azura was hacked again, Tuakoi, the voice of Te Reo Princess Fiona and lastly Subash Chandar, Kiwi teacher who is a finalist in a million-dollar teaching prize. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scammers are draining billions of dollars from Kiwis' back pockets - and Netsafe is calling for change. New Zealand's latest State of Scams report shows more than $2.3 billion was lost this year, up from $2.1 billion last year. Andrew Bayly has been appointed anti-scams minister. Netsafe CEO Brent Carey says he welcomes this appointment, as it'll be easier to co-ordinate with one person. "It enables us to co-ordinate directly with one person instead of across multiple ministers - and the UK has a fraud minister. This is great news." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram has made some widespread platform changes to make things safer for teen users. Accounts made by under-18s will be made private by default and notifications won't appear from 10pm to 7am. Instagram is also introducing more adult supervision tools - including letting parents see accounts their teen has recently messaged. Netsafe Chief Online Safety officer Sean Lyons says it's a good step. "It doesn't fix all the problems, but what I think we're starting to see is movement towards giving more protection by default to young people." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netsafe and social media experts are warning kiwis to be extra careful online - with the rise of a scam targetting social media businesses by luring them with an advertising opportunity and then taking over their account. One of its victims, Hawke's Bay vet and farmer Sally Newall - who runs a facebook business called Kiwi Country Kids - has been trying for four months to get her account back. Alexa Cook has the story.

The Australian Prime Minister is vowing to get kids off their devices and on to the footy field by introducing a miniumum social media age of 16. Aoteroa's Prime Minister has said he's up for looking at the issue. However, Netsafe CEO Brent Carey believes a ban would just push any problems underground, he spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Martin Cocker discuss the rise of Christchurch as the "it" city, whether Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl's infidelity can be forgiven, and do pilots ever go barefoot? Zoe George is a freelance sports journalist and communications advisor Martin Cocker is a former CEO of Netsafe and founder of the Online Safety Exchange.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Martin Cocker discuss Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's latest idea for a second harbour crossing, and Australian plans to put an age limit on social media. Zoe George is a freelance sports journalist and communications advisor Martin Cocker is a former CEO of Netsafe and founder of the Online Safety Exchange. 

Parents always want to keep their kids safe in any circumstance, and always have. But with the rise of social media, that has become a more difficult task. Today, Francesca and Louise talk with US-based Kiwi journalist Olivia Carville on her investigation into the extent of sextortion scams targeting teen boys there, and then get advice on what parents can do to help their kids navigate the internet safely with NetSafe's Sean Lyons.    Suicide and depression help services: If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call 111. For counselling and support: Lifeline: http://www.lifeline.co.nz, call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) Suicide Crisis Helpline: www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline, or call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Youth services: Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234 What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm) Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7) Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053 For more information and support, talk to your local doctor, hauora, community mental health team, or counselling service. The Mental Health Foundation has more helplines and service contacts - click here for informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of online safety organisation NetSafe says New Zealanders should be looking out for phishing emails from banks, fake retail communications claiming failed or unusual payments, and airline related scam attempts after Friday's CrowdStrike IT outage. NetSafe chief executive Brent Carey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Scammers are getting more sophisticated and focused in their impact. We talk to Netsafe about how to spot one. Kāinga Ora is likely to withdraw from building social housing, can community providers fill the gap? Plus, last ditch election campaign efforts as the UK prepares to head to the polls, and the winners and losers when it comes to Olympic uniforms.

A grim figure for New Zealand, with one in 10 Kiwis getting scammed in the last year. Data shows one in three people were victims of any crime in the year to last October, on par with 2022 figures. Just over 15 percent felt unsafe last year, a jump from 9.3 percent in 2018. Netsafe Chief Executive Brent Carey says scam reports have risen 20 percent, and action is needed. "And we're calling on the Government to create an anti-scam centre so that we can all get a handle on this growing international crime as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology journalist Peter Griffin looks at NetSafe's new Re:Scam tool, which aims to turn the tables on cyber crooks. 

Netsafe has launched an AI chat bot that will scam scammers.   It lets people forward suspicious emails to Netsafe - which uses Chat GPT to start a never-ending conversation with the scammer.  ReScam's first version was launched a few years ago, allowing simple exchanges.  Netsafe CEO Brent Carey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We've wasted six days of scammers time." Carey said "I've got one on the hook -  we're up to 62 back and forwards." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Cocker & Jennie Moreton discuss the Governments new mining strategy, and mental health groups call for urgent investment. Martin Cocker is the former CEO of Netsafe and Founder of the Online Safety Exchange. Jennie Moreton is a Director and Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Cocker & Jennie Moreton discuss where the money for the new Waikeria mega prison is going, tipping culture and the socially focused restaurant serving up $4 meals in Dunedin. Martin Cocker is the former CEO of Netsafe and Founder of the Online Safety Exchange. Jennie Moreton is a Financial advisor at Craigs Investment Partners.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss the re-introduction of charter schools, and whether electricity should be subsidised for struggling households. Claire Amos is Principal at Albany Senior High School, Netsafe board member & founder of DisruptEDNZ Chris Wikaira is a Director at Government relations firm Busby Ramshaw Grice.

Unlock the secrets to protecting your loved ones from online scams as Brent Carey, CEO of NetSafe, sits with me to unveil critical strategies for keeping us safe in the digital age. We take a look at the cunning tactics scammers employ, with a particular focus on seniors, highlighting NetSafe's collaboration with Chorus and Age Concern to fortify this at-risk demographic. Brent introduces the SCAM acronym as a safeguarding tool and emphasises the significance of community involvement in bolstering the cyber education of our elders.  The numbers involved are sobering - with the estimated two billion dollars lost to online scams by New Zealanders each year shining a light on the breadth and depth of this issue. Children, too, are not spared, falling victim to the sophisticated and aggressive strategies of cybercriminals. When it comes to online scams, the best offense is a good defense. So, arm yourself with the insights from our thorough conversation and remember to keep your digital doors locked tight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are growing calls for tougher regulations against explicit deepfake content. Netsafe wants changes to be made to the Harmful Digital Communications Act, namely harsher penalties for AI-generated pornography. Netsafe's Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons says deepfake content can be weaponised in the same way as traditional revenge porn. "The technology is improving to such an extent that it is going to get harder and harder... for everyone else who may come across that image, I think it is already difficult, and is only going to get more difficult." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netsafe has launched a new tool-kit to help elderly New Zealanders stay safe on the web. The Get Set Up for Safety programme is a joint project with Chorus providing free guides, videos, and resources on the basics of online safety. Research by Netsafe found almost half of people aged over 70 were interested in learning more about online safety while 49 percent said they needed help when using a device. Netsafe chief online safety officer Sean Lyons spoke to Corin Dann.

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It was a story of love and deception so extraordinary it became a hit Netflix documentary. 'The Tinder Swindler', the story of Simon Leviev - a prolific romance scammer - was shocking in scale, with one woman conned out of more than $400,000. But the victim, Cecilie Fjellhøy is far from alone. Globally romance scams are on the rise, and dating apps, such as Tinder and Bumble - recording billions of 'matches' a year - have become fertile ground for fraudsters. New Zealand's Netsafe recently reported a 39 percent increase in online romance scams, with the average loss per victim a staggering $18,667 - according to Netsafe, the tip of the iceberg. Since 'The Tinder Swindler' Cecilie has teamed up with Anna Rowe - another romance scam victim. Together they have launched an online think tank: LoveSaid, with the aim to remove the stigma around such scams and campaign for better legal protection and recourse.

Scams are becoming increasingly more detailed, catching increasingly more people.  After a close call of her own, Kerre Woodham brought Netsafe's Chief Technology Officer, Sean Lyons, on the show to give listeners tips and tricks to stay safe from scams.  He also gave some advice on what to do if your Facebook is hacked and how to get it sorted.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The awkward accidental facetime! Sean Lyons from Netsafe chats safety with kids and phones  Why do kids love birthdays so much Yellow pillows! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An increasing number of parents worry about what their children see online. The First Phones programme has been with the backing and input of online safety organisation, Netsafe. Sean Lyons is Netsafe's Chief Online Safety Officer, talks to Nights about the programme and what parents can do to make sure their kids are phone safe.

Experts say that the spread of misinformation and disinformation has become increasingly common, especially during election season. Misinformation is the spread of false or inaccurate information, whereas disinformation is wrong on purpose, with the intention of spreading harm.  Olivia talked to Chief Online Safety Officer of Netsafe, Sean Lyons, about the impacts of misinformation and disinformation, and what people should be wary of when consuming information online.

Netsafe is reporting an 88 percent rise in cases of sextortion since 2019. It is a type of blackmail when someone threatens to share a nude image or sexually explicit video of you online - unless you pay them or provide more sexual content. Netsafe has received reports from victims from as young as 10, to over the age of 65. The majority of reported cases are from men, though women can be impacted too. NZ Police told it cannot provide data specific to offending where it is linked to the use of a dating app. However it says anecdotally offending linked to dating apps, social media, or other online platforms is a reality that people need to be aware of. Netsafe chief online safety officer Sean Lyons speaks with Susie Ferguson.

Kiwi companies are being urged to let their employees down tools at 10am tomorrow and take part in what's being described as a 'social media self defence course'.

A new law targeting on-line grooming is being welcomed, meanwhile there's frustration end-to-end encryption on social media platforms presents a solid barrier to the identification of on-line sex offenders. The Child Exploitation Offences Amendment Bill passed into law recently, making it illegal for adults to lie about their age or identity, in order to meet up with a minor, or to communicate with them with the intent to cause harm. This is a key shift in the law, as until now a defendant had to actually meet the young person they'd targeted, traveled to meet them, or arranged for or persuaded the young person to travel to meet them. But while Police are welcoming this, they are frustrated end-to-end encryption of on-line chat streams prioritises privacy over protection. As part of the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) New Zealand police are asking social media platforms to recognise their responsibility to protect children and to prioritise robust safety systems to safeguard children from online sexual abuse. Kathryn speaks with Detective Manager of Intercept and Technology Operations in Police's National Criminal Investigation Group Inspector Stuart Mills, and Sean Lyons from NetSafe, who along with Police should be the first port of call if on-line grooming is suspected.

It's important we understand how what we see online could intersect with the harm people experience offline. The coroner's office has launched an inquiry into suspected suicides by three young women, over concerns about material they viewed on Instagram. The mother of a 17-year-old girl says police discovered troubling social media material when examining her daughter's phone, soon after her death. NetSafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons told Tim Dower the coroner's interest is important. He says it's great the coroner wants to get to the bottom of what they've seen and what we learn from that will be important for all of us. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Claire Robinson and Mark Knoff-Thomas talk to Netsafe's chief online safety officer Sean Lyon about the ever increasing number of scams and people falling victim to fraud. Plus they take a look at some of the most toxic houseplants for cats and dogs with former veterinary nurse Kerri Murray of Southern Cross Pet Insurance. And finally climate change is increasing the length and severity of the hay fever season, they talk to Allergy NZ chief executive Mark Dixon about what that means.

With Mental Health Awareness Week kicking off, online safety non-profit Netsafe has partnered with Bodyright to promote body positivity and awareness of unrealistic portrayals of the human body in the media. To discuss the campaign and the message they're hoping to send, Christina spoke to Netsafe's youth ambassador Andre Fa'aoso.

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Allan Blackman joined Casper and Christina in studio to talk science news for the Dear Science segment. Casper spoke to Dr Shane Reti from the National party, as he does each week, this time discussing the possibility of expelling the Russian ambassador to New Zealand. To kick off Mental Health Awareness Week, Christina spoke to Netsafe's Youth Ambassador Andre Fa'aoso about their campaign with Bodyright to promote body positivity. And Casper had a chat with Catherine Delahunty, the chair of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, about mining on conservation land.

Falling victim to an online scam is bad enough, but what if someone hijacks your business's social media account, pretends to be you - and then successfully scams other people? It happened to Sarah, who runs a floral business called Print and Petal. She lost control of her Instagram account, and later discovered her followers had been encouraged into click on links for cryptocurrency scams - which some of them did, and lost a lot of money over. Last year Netsafe had almost 15,000 complaints of attacks designed to either harm a computer system or its users. Kathryn speaks with Sarah, and Alastair Miller, Principal Advisory Consultant at Aura Information Security, about the increase in such attacks, where users are vulnerable and why small business owners who rely on social media need to have a plan of what to do if they get hacked.

Online messaging app SnapChat's launched a new tool that allows parents to snoop on their kids - checking who their online mates are and who they're messaging. But it stops short of revealing the content of the conversations. And your teens have to agree to it. SnapChat also plans to introduce content control for parents. To discuss the ins and outs is NetSafe's Sean Lyons.

Our new code of practice to tackle online harm has come under fire. It's been signed by Netsafe, NZ-Tech and the big five tech companies in Meta, Amazon, Ggoogle, TikTok and Ttwitter. But user-advocacy groups are criticising its lack of accountability. Tohatoha CEO Mandy Henk joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Efforts to turn the tide on harmful content online. NetSafe has reached an agreement with Meta, Google, TikTok, Amazon and Twitter for a code of practice, obliging the tech giants to actively reduce damaging material.  It's self-regulated and voluntary, but NetSafe's Brent Carey told Mike Hosking it'll hold the companies accountable through a public complaints process. He says that'll help determine what's considered harmful. Carey says there are some definitions already, but they'll be tested over time through the complaints process. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the second half of The Panel Wallace and panellists Jack Yan and Sally Wenley discuss whether feral cats should be part of our plan to be predator-free by 2050. They speak to Netsafe about whether parents are over sharing or "sharenting" their kids lives online. Also, they discuss why Kate Bush's music has stood the test of time.

Concerns for cyber-bullying, after Apple shares plans to offer a new delete and edit feature in iMessage.It's part of its upcoming software upgrades, and will give users 15 minutes to make changes after sending a message.Former NetSafe Chair Rick Shera told Heather du Plessis-Allan the easiest way to ensure users retain proof of messages they've received is to screenshot them.He says it's the best move for anyone suffering from upsetting or worrying activities via iMessage.LISTEN ABOVE 

Marlborough police have charged a man they say has been reposting photos of teenage girls on adult websites. Police say a number of young women's pictures have been taken from social media sites, doctored with sexually explicit additions and reposted to adult sites. The 56-year-old Nelson man has been charged with child exploitation, possessing objectionable material and causing digital harm. He's due to appear in court next week. Netsafe's Online Safety Operations Centre Manager Sean Lyons spoke to Corin Dann.

Apple is expected to introduce new safety features to their devices that will help shield children from nudity. NetSafe online safety operations manager Sean Lyon talks to Wallace.

In this week's episode of our LOL (Life Out Loud) podcast summary of the Free Speech Union newsletter, spokespeople Jonathan Ayling, Dane Giraud, and Ani O'Brien dig deep into the shocking end to the anti-mandate protests. Also, Netsafe confirms they are no friend of Free Speech, 'Plain Speech' Officers look set to make Orwell's fiction a reality, and the call for a ban on protest outside schools proves just how slippery the slope really is www.fsu.nz/join Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Free Speech spokesperson Jonathan Ayling is joined by steering group members Ani O'Brien and Rachel Poulain to discuss our newsletter and pull apart the major stories currently keeping the team at the Free Speech Union busy. On the agenda: A big thank you to Free Speech Union supporters for your overwhelming support of our Netsafe submission, yet more Codes of Conduct concerns, a new petition seeking to remove Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard for threats made to the media, and the troubling devil-in-the-detail of the newly passed Conversion Therapy Bill  www.fsu.nz/join Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Today on the show - we've teamed up with a great NZ Instagram page, @tavlova, and put together some ripper Big Dog Rog T Shirts that you'll be able to win soon. We wanted to know what shitty tattoos your dad has or are you a dad with a shitty tattoo? And we spoke to Sean Lyons from Netsafe to discuss common scams and common online myths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netsafe - the self-professed 'online safety organisation' - has recently released a draft code that would see more content on digital platforms removed under the guise of hate speech and misinformation. While the code would be adopted voluntarily by platforms, it would target speech that is not illegal. Worried? You bloody well should be! This code will quickly be weaponised and politicised to become a tool of cancel culture and the woke mob. Jonathan Ayling sits down with Ani O'Brien and Stephen Franks for the second episode of our new LOL (Life Out Loud) format - in which a trio of board members and/ or special guests will discuss the weeks most urgent topics. Today it's why the Free Speech Union is so very concerned with this code, and how you can use our easy online submission tool to take a stand against it www.FreeSpeechSubmission.com Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)