Information in simple English

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying or cyber-harassment is a form of bullying or harassment using digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets.

Cyberbullying can take place via SMS, Test and apps or online in social media, forums, or gaming.

It involves mailing, posting, or publishing defamatory, damaging, inaccurate, or hurtful information about another person. It might involve shame or humiliation caused by disclosing intimate or private information about another individual.

 

Types

  • Isolation
  • Harassment 
  • Outing/Doxing
  • Deception 
  • Cyberstalking
  • Fraping 
  • Masquerading
  • Dissing
  • Trolling
  • Flaming

 

How Cyberbullying Affects 

Cyberbullying cause depression, especially among children.

  • anxiety
  • sadness
  • loneliness
  • insecurity
  • low self-esteem
  • scholastic deterioration
  • feelings of not belonging
  • suicidal thoughts and actions