Top 6 tips for dealing with Cyber Harassment

“Cyber Harassment is the use of digital technologies with an intent to offend, humiliate, threaten, harass or abuse somebody.”

Anybody can become a recipient of Cyber Harassment , regardless of how old they are or the kind of job that they do or what their hobbies might be. In fact, it is well documented that a lot of our favorite celebrities and role models also experience cyber harassment.

The most important thing is knowing how to deal with it. Here are the top 6 ways to deal with cyber harassment if you’re being targeted:

1. Never respond

Do not reply to anything that has been said or retaliate by doing the same thing back. Saying something nasty back or posting something humiliating in revenge may make matters worse or even get you into trouble.

2. Screenshot

If you can, take a screenshot of anything that you think could be cyber harassment and keep a record of it on your mobile.

3. Block and report

Most online platforms have this function, make sure you block and report the offending users to the appropriate social media platform.

4. Talk about it

You may not feel it at the time, but cyber harassment affects you in many different ways. You are not alone. Talking to somebody about bullying not only helps you seek support but it documents evidence and will take a huge weight from your shoulders.

5. Report it

The most effective way to deal with any form of cyber harassment in Pakistan is to call cyber harassment help line. Digital Rights Foundation is an NGO working in Pakistan towards protecting digital rights of citizens.They have a helpline and you can call at their toll free number(0800-39393) and report the case with confidence. You can also send an email at helpdesk@digitalrightsfoundation.pk

6. Social media privacy

We recommend that you keep your social media privacy settings high and do not connect with anybody who you do not know offline. You wouldn’t talk to random people on the street, so why do it online? People may not always be who they say they are and you could be putting you and those that you care about the most at risk.

Have you ever come across cyber bullying in any form, let us know in the comments section and tell others,

(The headline, pictures and some of the content of this report may have been reworked by the Glisten Pakistan staff; the some of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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