dark web

You don’t have to use the dark web to be exposed to its dangers

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a stylised depiction of data insecurity. people use computers and devices, while shadowy figures eavesdrop and physically steal representations of their personal data

As the amount of time we spend online continues to increase, so too does the possibility we’ll be exposed to scams, hacks and data leaks. But do we really understand the risks, or how we can avoid them? You probably have a mental image of who falls victim to cyber-crime. And it’s probably wrong. In … Read more

What it was like to be a NZ moderator on Reddit during the Christchurch shootings

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The Christchurch Mosque Shootings saw journalists scrambling the country over to cover the unfolding horror. New Zealand’s subreddit experienced an unprecedented rush too, swamping the volunteer moderators and exposing them to some of the worst reactions on Reddit. We speak to the moderators of r/newzealand. Almost as soon as news broke that a gunman had … Read more