Week 3 | Understanding Cyberbullying, Online Harassment, and Digital Footprints | IntComp

Cyberbullying

The use of digital platforms to deliberately harm, intimidate, or harass someone.

Public Humiliation

Sharing embarrassing or degrading content about someone online to shame or ridicule them.

Trolling

Deliberately posting provocative or offensive comments online to upset others.

Impersonation

Creating a fake online profile or using someone else's identity without consent to cause harm.

Outing

Publicly revealing someone's private information without consent, often related to sensitive topics.

Cyberstalking

Using the internet to stalk, harass, or intimidate someone persistently.

Flaming

Posting hostile or aggressive comments in online discussions to incite anger.

Exclusion

Deliberately excluding someone from online groups or activities, leading to feelings of isolation.

Catfishing

Creating a fake online persona to deceive or exploit someone, often for romantic or financial gain.

Spamming

Sending large volumes of unsolicited or irrelevant messages to overwhelm someone's inbox.

Doxxing

Publicly exposing someone's private information to harass or incite others.

Hacking

Unauthorized access to someone's digital accounts to steal or manipulate data.

Impersonation in Online Games

Misusing someone else's identity in an online game, causing confusion or harm.

Creating Hate Pages

Social media pages dedicated to spreading false or harmful content about someone.

False Reporting

Misusing reporting tools to falsely accuse someone of violating guidelines, leading to account suspension.

Manipulative Messaging

Sending deceitful messages designed to control or influence someone's actions.

Vicious Online Reviews

Posting fake negative reviews to harm someone's reputation.

Fabricated Stories

Spreading false rumors about someone to damage their reputation.

Social Media Tagging

Tagging someone in embarrassing posts or photos without their consent.

Emotional Manipulation

Exploiting someone's emotions through digital communication to control their behavior.

Revenge Porn

Sharing intimate images without consent as an act of revenge.

Exposing Private Photos

Sharing someone's private images without consent to humiliate or blackmail them.

Mimicking or Parody Accounts

Creating fake accounts resembling someone else to post harmful content.

Social Engineering Scams

Deceiving individuals into revealing personal information by pretending to be trusted sources.

Revenge Attacks Through Digital Platforms

Using digital means to harm someone as an act of revenge.

Phishing Scams

Trick individuals into providing personal information by pretending to be a trusted entity.

Disseminating False Information

Spreading misleading information online to cause harm or confusion.

Sexual Harassment in Digital Spaces

Sending unsolicited sexual messages or images online.

Deceptive Advertising

Spreading misleading advertisements to trick consumers into purchases.

Stalking through Social Media

Monitoring someone's online activity obsessively to intimidate or control them.

Online Group Harassment

Coordinated efforts by a group to harass someone online.

Digital Blackmail

Threatening to release private information unless demands are met.

Unwanted Pornographic Material

Sending pornographic content without consent to shock or harass.

Online Grooming

An adult building a relationship with a minor online to exploit them.

Intellectual Property Theft

Stealing or using someone's creative work without permission.

Digital Footprint

The trail of data left behind when using the internet.