SECURITY ISSUE 13: Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying usually happens in social networks, websites or even email. What recently happens in Brunei is people start to bully others by creating a Fan page such as in Facebook to bully certain people for personal satisfaction.

Why Cyber Bully?
Most cyber bullies are motivated by anger, revenge or frustration. But sometimes people do it for entertainment or for laughs or to get a reaction.

How to Prevent Cyber Bullying:
- Avoid exposing your pictures and personal information on the internet.
- Don't give a reaction to the Bully/Harasser (that will only add fuel to the fire)
- Don't reply to any emails/instant messenges or chatroom conversations from bully/harasser.
- Don't assume a picture of someone is real (lies happen on the Internet)
- Don't delete the messages. Because if this continues, you will need proof that you are being cyber bullied. If they keep sending your messages, check whether they are using same internet company. Phone the company up asking if they could give them a warning.
- Report it to your Parents or the Website or even to the Police.
- If all that fails, change your email address and/or cell phone number.

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