Martin Cocker
Parents warned about online Sticky TV imposter
A person claiming to be from the children's show, Sticky TV, has reportedly been approaching parents on social media in an attempt to take photographs of their children. Netsafe's Martin Cocker has… Audio
Kiwi teens face peer pressure for 'nudes'
New research shows almost one in five Kiwi teenagers have been asked for nude or nearly nude pictures in the past year, but only four percent have shared pictures of themselves. Netsafe conducted the… Audio
Elderly Christchurch woman inundated with scam calls
Christchurch residents report receiving a spate of calls with scammers trying to gain remote access to computers to fix a nonexistent problem, and then wanting credit card details so they can charge… Audio
Insight: Online Porn - The New Sex Ed Teacher?
Online porn presents a minefield to young people and parents. Tim Graham explores what help is on hand to help navigate the way ahead. Video, Audio
Netsafe's Martin Cocker talks about the latest phone scam
Netsafe's executive director, Martin Cocker, talks about a new offshore scam which uses a "yes" response to make it appear that you have agreed to a purchase. Audio
Sexual abuse group says judge wrong on Facebook photo ruling
A judge has dismissed charges against a man who posted photos of his half naked wife on Facebook, without her permission. But as Sharon Brettkelly reports a women's sexual abuse group says he got it… Audio
Netsafe: half naked photo case did not meet threshold
Netsafe says a judge's decision to dismiss a charge against a man who posted half naked pictures of his wife on Facebook is a test of the new Harmful Digital Communications Act. Netsafe's executive… Audio
Netsafe director gives his views on big company's data security
If you read the tech websites you may have come across news about Uber, and read sentences like this one - Uber employees helped ex-boyfriends stalk their ex-girlfriends and searched for the trip… Audio
Netsafe to assist in stamping out cyber-bullying
People who've been bullied or harassed online will now be able to turn to a free, seven-day-a-week service for help. From this week Netsafe will receive, assess and investigate complaints about… Audio
Sleazy Russian website targets New Zealand women
New Zealand women find their photos are being shared without their permission on a sleazy Russian website. Audio
Threats at universities
Victoria University was evacuated after a note containing a bomb threat was found. And the University of Otago was like a ghost town today after an online threat. Martin Cocker of NetSafe talks about… Audio
Danish police arrest man on charges of cyber crime
Danish police have arrested a man on charges of subjecting an Auckland schoolgirl to what are being described as serious, constant and distressing online attacks. Joining Morning Report is Netsafe… Audio
Phone scam gets uglier costing victims thousands
The phone scam which first emerged in 2011 is back, but this time fraudsters are more ruthless - exploiting their victims for thousands of dollars in cash. Audio
Predators targetting children via smartphone apps
The police say they are seeing an increase in younger children being contacted by child sexual predators through apps and games on smart phones. The online safety team at the police, OCEANZ says they… Audio
Cyber Security - Martin Cocker and Paul Matthews
Managing internet security for individuals and businesses can be a tricky. The Identity Conference 2015 is being held today. It's a conversation about managing digital identity and its wider… Audio
"Deleted" and "private" information that companies keep on you
John Edwards, Privacy Commissioner; and Executive Director Netsafe, Martin Cocker. Audio
Online predators using 'sextortion' on children
Police and internet safety watchdogs say online predators are frequently using a technique known as 'sextortion' as a way of eliciting explicit images from children. Audio
More than $4 million lost in internet scams over past year
Online trading where the goods never arrive, fake inheritance claims and police fines, and blackmail over naked video chat sessions - are all part of the 4.4 million dollars New Zealanders lost in… Audio
Seven hundred thousand dollars spent on online dating fraud
New Zealanders have been defrauded of at least 700-thousand dollars while dating online in the past year. Audio
Support for new laws to crack down on cyber bullying
Chief coroner Judge Neil MacLean, Executive Director of Netsafe Martin Cocker and Junior Vice President of the PPTA Angela Roberts discuss support for new laws to crack down on cyber bullying. Audio
