The research by Netsafe found scams, sextortion, intimidation and the distribution of objectionable material all increased over the seven-week period.
The most common types of online harm were encouraging people to hurt or kill themselves and sharing intimate images or recordings without permission.
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Netsafe’s chief executive, Martin Cocker, said people weren’t accustomed to being at home and inside for a prolonged period, and that had created the perfect storm for trouble online.
-RNZ
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