Tackling the growing scourge of cyberbullying
LINK TO THE VIDEO (starts at 1.04) Victims of cyberbullying said that beyond the immediate hurt, it has had a long-lasting impact on their mental health due to the effect on their formative years. SINGAPORE — Having distanced herself from a close female friend after a
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Cybersecurity, safety, and wellness: An interview with Dr. Anuradha Rao of CyberCognizanz
I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Anuradha Rao, the founder of CyberCognizanz — a cyber safety and cybersecurity awareness company. She and her team work with organizations to identify and manage cyber-threats to employee or end-users’ financial, physical, emotional, and mental security and wellbeing. This is
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Crazy Thing Called Online Dating
In my first-ever What’s Your Story Slam video, the stories are very personal. Yet, my experiences of online dating shaped my understanding of the importance of security, safety, and wellbeing in dating and relationships. That’s how safe online dating became a key pillar of CyberCognizanz’s cybersecurity
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Dating by Design
Online Dating can be fun and thrilling, but be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of emotions if you don’t know what you are getting into! Just like navigating a relationship, online dating requires some thought and effort to make the ride smoother, happier, and safer. But
Continue ReadingTackling the growing scourge of cyberbullying
LINK TO THE VIDEO (starts at 1.04) Did You Know…? #️⃣ Globally more than 70% of #children (between 8-18 years) have experienced at least one cyber risk #️⃣ #Cyberbullying is one of the top 3 cyber-risks for youth, including #Singapore For #parents, this can be a
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Panel Discussion at ISAS, October 2022
Internet regulation is rising in South Asia. Fuelled by digital adoption, the internet has become a battleground for upholding and contesting democratic norms. The challenges related to social media have led to governments relying on laws and measures to regulate it. This panel discussion , moderated
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SICW Women in Cyber 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj_sWTc7dog The SICW Women in Cyber event is part of the CSA’s (Cyber Security Agency of Singapore) SG Cyber Women initiative. The fourth edition of the event in 2022 was part of Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW). The event aimed to highlight the significance of female
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7 Tips to Date Online Safely and Confidently
Whether you’re thinking of re-entering the world of online dating, a newbie trying to figure out how to navigate this new world, or been in the game for a while, these tips can help you to date confidently, safely, and with your wellbeing as top priority.
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Trolls in Your Backyard: Children Safe from Cyberbullying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfwAeHlvRkE Name calling. Insults. Sharing videos and images without consent. Doxxing. Flaming. Bullying in cyberspace is all this and more. If you’re a parent (or caregiver), you may have wondered how to help your child, how to guide and support them, and who to turn to
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There’s More to Cyberbullying than Meets the Eye: Could Your Child be a Victim or Bully?
A version of this was published in: https://sg.theasianparent.com/what-is-cyberbullying-kids As children continue to spend longer periods of time online due to the offline dangers posed by COVID-19, they are increasingly exposed to a variety of internet-based dangers. Undoubtedly, new technologies – such as smartphones, tablets, and a
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