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Know the risks

If you spend a lot of your time online, it's important to understand the risks. Learn about common risks and threats, bust some myths about online security, and read our top tips for keeping you and your whānau safe and secure.

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Why online security is important

When we spend so much of our time online, keeping our online lives secure is as important as keeping the things in our physical world safe.

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Common risks and threats

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Scams and fraud

Online scams are intended to manipulate or trick people into giving away their personal details, financial details, or money.

Malware

Malware is malicious software that's designed to cause damage or harm to a computer system.

Email scams

Sending bulk messages is one of the most common ways for scammers to target you, so you need to be careful with emails that arrive in your inbox, even if they look legit.

SIM swapping attacks

A SIM swap attack is when your phone number is transferred to someone else's SIM card without your knowledge, giving them access to your personal information.

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Busting myths about online security

There's a lot of information out there about online security, but what's true and what's not? We decided to round up some of the most common myths we see about online security here, and give you the facts.

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