Internet Safety: Cyber911 Emergency - Cyberstalking and Harassment

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Cyberstalking study

Photo of someone sitting in front of a computer monitor These are the most frequently asked questions we receive about cyberstalking and/or harassment.

We have more extensive information about cyberstalking and cyberharassment, as well as one-to-one help and a self-help interactive guide and tutorial.

Cyberstalking study reveals alarming trends

Cyberstalking is on the rise and women, senior citizens and children are the most likely targets. Women are also becoming a more likely cyberstalker, as well, with the percentage of known female cyberstalkers increasing from 25% to 40% in the last year. But there are ways to prevent cyberstalking and harassment and self-defense steps you can take if you become the victim of cyberstalking or harassment.

Bottomline, if they can't find you offline, you are much safer. A recent decision by a judge interpreting a statute designed to protect copyright owners, seriously jeopardizes the safety of all Internet users if a predator is willing to lie on a form. That form allows them to demand that the persons ISP turn over all contact information, name, address and telephone number.

To learn more about this decision and its impact on all Internet users, follow these links:

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Cyber911 Emergency

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