Written by: Gaurishreya Shahi - 23053, Grade XII
Posted on: 17 October, 2022
Cyberbullying is the term for bullying that takes place online, such as on computers, tablets, and mobile phones. Through social media, forums, or online games where users can read, interact with, or share content, cyberbullying can occur. Additionally, it is possible through apps, SMS, and Text. Cyberbullying is the act of sending, uploading, or circulating negative, damaging, or malicious content about another person. It may also entail revealing private or delicate facts about another person in a way that humiliates or embarrasses them. Sometimes cyberbullying turns into a criminal or unlawful conduct.
Most common places where bullying takes place are social media such as facebook, instagram, snapchat, etc. Online chatting is also a place where bullying and harassment takes place. Online gaming platforms are also a place where people bully others. Cyberbullies may publish their victims' personal information (such as their real name, home address, or places of employment or education) on websites or forums which is a practice known as doxing. Alternatively, cyberbullies may impersonate their target by creating fictitious accounts, comments, or websites in their name with the goal of disseminating or mocking information about them. Even though not all cyberbullies maintain their anonymity, doing so can make the bully one and make it harder to find or punish them for their activities. Because it is so easy for a cyberbully to remain anonymous on these platforms, users of semi-anonymous chat services are particularly susceptible to it. If they contain damaging content, emails, texts, and instant messages made between friends can also be regarded as cyberbullying.
Reference:
https://www.stopbullying.gov/
