【Sing Tao Daily】Combating Cyberbullying: Essential Tools to Help Victims

With the advancement of the internet, incidents of intentionally and repeatedly harming others online have become increasingly common. Common forms of cyberbullying include: 1. "Photo editing," which involves altering and ridiculing victims' photos; 2. Sending insulting, vulgar, harassing, or threatening messages to victims; 3. Spreading false information to incite public anger, and "doxing" or "doxxing," where personal information such as phone numbers and addresses is disclosed without the victim's consent, often with the intent of encouraging others to harass the victim. These actions severely impact victims' mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and even suicide. Research indicates that teenagers who have experienced cyberbullying are twice as likely or more to attempt suicide compared to their peers.

In this digital age, where everyone is constantly connected to their phones, cyberbullying can happen anytime and anywhere. Even if victims change schools or move to new locations, cyberbullies can still target them through social media. Additionally, the anonymity of the internet allows bullies to hide their real identities behind usernames, fostering the illusion that they can evade responsibility or punishment.

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