According to an Internet security company that addresses cyber harassment cases known as iPredator Incorporation; the website states: “Cyber harassment is the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) to habitually harass, control, manipulate, or denigrate a child, adult, business, or group without direct threat or implied physical harm". This definition reveals that cyber harassment is the use of technology to harass or harm other people. Cyber harassment can occur via email, instant messaging, and social media. One of the purposes of cyber harassment is to bring hatred into the minds of others. Other intentions may go so far as to defame, personally identify, and humiliate the victim. According to StopBullying.gov, 24% of students in grades 6 through 12 have experienced cyberbullying. An astonishing 95% of teens and young adults have witnessed some form of online bullying. There are many forms of cyber harassment that could explain the high percentage of witnesses to cyber harassment. One type of cyber harassment is known as digital pile-on. Digital hoarding occurs when a person solicits engagement from other people online who may or may not know the target. Another type known as online harassment. Online harassment occurs when someone sends hateful messages to someone they know online, in real life, or not at all. Inappropriate images can also be considered online harassment. Furthermore, leaving is also a form of cyber harassment. Outing occurs when the victim discovers that their personal information is posted online for all to see. Another type of cyber harassment is victim blaming. Victim blaming occurs when the victim is provoked, shamed, and insulted. The last type of cyber harassment is known as masquerading or trolling. This happens when someone creates a fake social media account to send hateful messages to someone. A case
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