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Cyber-Stalking
Cyber-stalking is the use of the Internet, email, or other electronic communications devices to stalk or harass an individual, group, or organization. It often involves persistent and frequent online communication that threatens or infringes on the victim's privacy. In the context of information security, cyber-stalking is a serious concern because it represents a malicious intrusion into a person's digital life.
Cyber-stalkers may use various tactics including monitoring a person's online activities, sending threatening or unwelcome messages, impersonating the victim online, gathering information to manipulate or coerce, and spreading false accusations to damage reputations. Victims may experience emotional distress, fear for their safety, and a violation of their privacy.
To combat cyber-stalking, information security measures include educating individuals about safeguarding personal information, using strong, unique passwords, enabling privacy settings on social media, and utilizing security software. Additionally, victims of cyber-stalking are encouraged to keep records of all incidents and report them to the appropriate authorities for legal action to be taken.
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Staff sent live cockroaches, porno – and more – in harassment campaign to silence pair eBay will pay $3 million to settle criminal charges that its security team stalked and harassed a Massachusetts couple in retaliation for their website's critical coverage of the online tat bazaar.…
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