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Cyberbullying or cyberharassment is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic forms of contact. Cyberbullying has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers.[1] Harmful bullying behavior can include posting rumors about a person, threats, sexual remarks, disclose victims' personal information, or pejorative labels (i.e., hate speech).[2] Bullying or harassment can be identified by repeated behavior and an intent to harm.[3] Victims may have lower self-esteem, increased suicidal ideation, and a variety of emotional responses, retaliating, being scared, frustrated, angry, and depressed.[4] Individuals have reported that cyberbullying can be more harmful than traditional bullying.[5]

Awareness in the United States has risen in the 2010s, due in part to high-profile cases.[6][7] Several states in the US and in other countries have laws specific to regulating cyberbullying.[8] These laws can be designed to specifically target teen cyberbullying, while others use laws extending from the scope of physical harassment.[9] In cases of adult cyberharassment, these reports are usually filed beginning with local police.[10] Research has demonstrated a number of serious consequences of cyberbullying victimization.[11]

Internet trolling is a common form of bullying over the Internet in an online community (such as in online gaming or social media) in order to elicit a reaction, disruption, or for their own personal amusement.[12][13] Cyberstalking is another form of bullying or harassment that uses electronic communications to stalk a victim may pose a credible threat to the safety of the victim.[14]