The Dark Side of the Internet: Understanding Online Bullying and Abuse
Introduction
Nowadays, even children have the technology that was once only accessible to industry giants and MNC's. The difference is of maturity. This technology was once used to be for a good because as it was in safe hands, but as of now, it is seen that the the tech, the internet or the social media has both pros and cons.
If used in a good way, this may take us to reach great heights, but if used wrongly it may lead to paths which are unethical. Cyberbullying is one of the most used malpractices across the globe.
What is Cyberbullying? - The practice of bullying a person or an organization by sending messages, mails or social media content of an intimidating, mocking or threatening nature. We don't know what kind of pressure of is on the person or organization who is facing cyberbullying until and unless we are a victim.
Real Life Example
We already have some cases where people have some it. One of the case I recently came across is about an employee working in an MNC who suddenly suicided from the terrace of the building. Later it was found that the employee faced cyberbullying on social media.
News Channels
I say, if level of cyberbullying has reached to such an extent that it takes lives, it is unbearable and these cases should be brought to notice. These debates with no point and base are of no use on news channels if we are not talking about such topics. These are taking lives of innocent.
If we see, there are multiple types of cyberbullying-
1-Harassment
2-Impersonation
3-Trickery
4-Doxing
And, the list continues.
It's like everyone knows what cyberbullying is. In fact, more than 60% of the population doesn't know what cyberbullying is. Learn it, study about it and stay away from. If you have interest in Cyber knowledge or hacks, keep following
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