What Is Cyberbullying?
“Cyberbullying is the repeated and intentional use of digital technologies — including social media, messaging platforms, gaming, and websites — to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person.”
Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can happen at any time, anywhere — reaching victims even in the safety of their own homes. It leaves a digital trail and can spread to a wide audience rapidly, amplifying its psychological impact on the victim.
37%
of young people report being cyberbullied
64%
of victims say it affects their ability to learn
1 in 5
students experience online harassment
90%
of teen social media users have witnessed online cruelty
Four Common Forms
Harassment
Sending persistent, hostile, or threatening messages to someone online with the intent to harm or intimidate them repeatedly over time.
Examples: Hate messages, threatening texts, offensive comments
Cyberstalking
Obsessively monitoring and tracking someone's online activity across multiple platforms, often paired with unwanted contact or threats.
Examples: Tracking locations, monitoring posts, repeated unwanted contact
Doxing
Deliberately publishing someone's private or personal information — home address, phone number, or photos — online without their consent.
Examples: Publishing addresses, sharing private photos, revealing identities
Exclusion
Intentionally and maliciously leaving someone out of online groups, chats, or communities to isolate and humiliate them in front of others.
Examples: Removing from group chats, blocking from communities, public shaming
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