Cyberbullying stories

Parents are being urged to spot warning signs their children are being drawn into secretive online 'Com' networks linked to abuse.

Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.

Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.

Over half of UK adults want under-16s barred from social media, as new polling exposes deep divides over children's online access and safety.

Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.

Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.

Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.

Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.

McAfee Corp unveils Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered technology with a 90% accuracy rate for detecting deepfake audio, at CES 2024, enhancing defences against AI-enabled scams.

Sendbird has introduced Advanced Moderation, a hybrid system that enhances online community safety by merging human judgement with automated measures.

Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.

Former TechnologyOne employee awarded $5.2m in damages in landmark bullying and unlawful dismissal case. Chair Adrian Di Marco penalised.

ESET has put together a list of indicators that help parents recognise whether their offspring are being cyberbullied.

Education Law in NZ says schools are to provide a safe physical and emotional environment including addressing behaviours such as cyberbullying.

New Zealand schoolchildren to tackle bullying in nationwide survey, as part of long-running educational project.

Three-quarters of New Zealand teachers believe parents are relying on schools to educate their children about online safety.

Justice Minister Judith Collins believes New Zealand should move with the tech times in response to bullying online.