Unfortunately, a lot of people can say ‘yes` to all the questions above. Since we are also wired into technology via our iPhones, laptops and iPads, we are constantly interacting with people we love and hate online and sometimes the boundaries are crossed more they really should be.
Cyber abuse is the use of free dating sites, cell phones, social networks, text messaging and email to humiliate, threaten or scare someone. Unfortunately, most cowards that hide behind their keyboards have no idea about the repercussions that they will face when continuing their inappropriate behavior.
If you are a victim of cyber abuse, here are a few things you need to know to break the cycle:
-Always keep your passwords private. Never give your password to anybody…not even your significant others. Just like everybody else, you are entitled to your privacy. Giving your password away is the most popular way of being hacked.
-Don`t forward hateful messages to friends. Break the cycle of harassment by simply not spreading the messages around. Hit the delete button and if you don`t, keep the messages and bring them to your local police station.
Always report abuse on Facebook or Twitter. Look for the "Report" links on Facebook to report people who are harassing you. Most problems can be solved by letting social networks play the mediator.