Concerns raised over 'cyberbaiting'

We already know about trolling, phishing and cybersquatting.

But now parents have another term to add to the growing list of internet-based hoaxes, pranks and scams to watch out for: cyberbaiting.

Anti-virus firm Norton says it's a growing problem in Australia and New Zealand.

It works like this: kids hop online and taunt one of their teachers until they crack.

The kids film the teacher's reactions on their mobile phones and stick the potentially embarrassing video online for the whole world to see.

"One in five teachers has personally experienced or knows another teacher who has experienced this problem," Norton said in its latest Online Family Report.

Partly because of cyberbaiting, 92 per cent of Aussie teachers and 85 per cent of Kiwi teachers say being mates with students on social networks exposes them to risks, Norton said.

The firm also identified a growing problem involving kids using mum or dad's credit card to buy goods over the internet without their permission.

Twenty three per cent of youngsters admit to using a parent's credit card online with them knowing.

Norton recommended setting clear rules for children regarding their use of the internet to try and counter such problems.

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