In the social media age, perpetrators can devastate their partner or ex-partner psychologically, socially and financially, while remaining cloaked in anonymity from cyberspace.
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Women and men are just as likely to report experiencing any form of digital harassment and abuse. However, the nature and impacts of these online harms differ significantly by gender and age.
The social media giant says it takes online abuse seriously. But there are calls for it to do more amid reports it’s not doing enough to deal with threats or abuse.
Most African countries lack legislation to protect people from online crime and abuse.
When what Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt intended as an after dinner speech was made public he suffered the consequences, as have several others before him.
Twitter is as famous for its trolls as for its usefulness. Will its new anti-abuse measures turn the tide?
Conservative chairman Grant Shapps is accused of sockpuppetry on Wikipedia, but this former Wikipedia admin isn’t so sure the evidence stands up.
Two new forms of online harassment, ‘doxxing’ and ‘swatting’, are increasing in frequency. Here’s how to protect yourself from them.
The social media giant has taken a tougher line on abuse. But is it enough?
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