Cyberstalking is a form of electronic crime using the Internet to harass or stalk the victim. Such acts can target an individual, groups and even organizations. Cyberstalking can be carried out by a number of different electronic and digital threats. Most commonly cyberstalking is known for its malicious intent to attack a victim via email, online chat forums and social media. However, “This may include making false accusations or statements of fact (as in defamation), monitoring, threats, identity theft, damage to data or equipment, solicitation of minors for sexual purposes, or the collection of information that could be used to harass.” “Cyberstalking shares important characteristics with offline stalking; many stalkers, online and offline, are motivated by the desire to control their victims. It can also be very harmful because of the anonymity Thanks to online advantages, the offender may be able to extract the victim's personal data with a few keystrokes. Online information can provide telephone numbers, profiles, date of birth, social security numbers, and residence photos even driving directions. This criminal act, although it seems rather controlled and less harmful due to the lack of physical interaction, is actually a bigger threat. Since the cyberstalker's primary use to commit the crime is through online activity, it is much more difficult to track down the individual behind the act. “The true identity of a cyberstalker can be hidden by using different Internet service providers and adopting different usernames.” "...... half of the document ...... g is a crime on the rise. Unfortunately, lack of law enforcement training and expertise, anonymity and jurisdictional limitations pose a huge burden and frustration for the victim and for law enforcement themselves. As more cases come to light, more investigations may uncover criminal acts, prevent others from occurring, and provide evidence to enforce tougher laws that exclude such threats. Works Cited Nolta, Brandon: Penn Foster, 2012. “Cyberstalking and Cyber ​​Harassment Laws.” http://www.leg. state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-079 9/0784/Sections/0784.048.htmlhttp://www.crime-reseah.org/library /Cyberstalking.htm