Definition of Cyberstalking
Noun
The use of
electronic communications to persistently harass someone.
Origin
Early 21st century Americanism
What is Cyberstalking
Cyberstalking involves using
electronic means,
including the Internet, to stalk or harass a person or group of people. Cyberstalking can include many things including threats,
solicitation for sex, false accusations, defamation, slander, libel,
identity theft, and vandalism. Cyberstalking is often used in conjunction with offline stalking, as both are an expression of a desire to control, intimidate, or manipulate a victim. A cyberstalker may be someone the victim is familiar with, or a complete stranger, and is a criminal offense
Cyberstalking - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes