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[Episode 4] In this episode, I discuss what cyberstalking is all about and why it is important for you to understand the danger of it.

What is cyberstalking?

Cyberstalking is defined as online stalking. It involves the repeated use of the internet or other electronic means to harass, intimidate or frighten a person or group. Common characteristics of cyberstalking may include false accusations or posting derogatory statements, monitoring someone’s online activity or physical location, threats, identity theft, and data destruction or manipulation by sending a virus to a victim’s devices.

Cyberstalkers may use email, instant messages, phone calls, and other communication modes to stalk you. Cyberstalking can take the form of sexual harassment, inappropriate contact, or unwelcome attention to your life and to your family’s activities.

1. Privacy and security settings exist for a reason
2. Keep personal info personal
3. Know and manage your friends
4. Be honest if you’re uncomfortable
5. Know what action to take
6. Own your online presence
7. Post only about others as you have them post about you

Action Steps

Please take sometime to go through your social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok etc.) and do the needed changes to protect yourself. Share this information with your peers, family members and loved ones today—together, we can avoid and stop cyberstalking on social media.

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