Cyberbullying: Isn’t simply about someone being rude

Cyberbullying isn’t simply about someone being rude online. It’s the repeated and intentional use of digital technologies—social media, messaging apps, emails, forums, games—to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. A frequently used definition of cyberbullying is "an aggressive, intentional act or behavior that is carried out by a group or an individual, using electronic forms of contact, repeatedly and over time against a victim who cannot easily defend him or herself." [23] . As our world becomes increasingly digital, dangers like cyberbullying that plague the online world continue to increase as well. COVID-19 unfortunately exacerbated online bullying since millions of students were exclusively taking courses online and relying on the internet for most types of social interaction. Looking for information and advice on ways to deal with online bullying? We answer some of the most common questions, bringing together tips from UNICEF experts and information from apps and games companies, including Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok and X. What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at ...