cybervictim
Digital harassment recipient
A cybervictim is someone who has been harmed through digital means—typically through online harassment, cyberbullying, identity theft, or hacking.
The term emphasizes that internet-based crimes and abuse create real victims: Cybervictims of revenge porn often struggle to have images removed from multiple platforms.
Also styled cyber-victim.
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- hackShortcut or breach
breach · spyware · virus · identity theft · fraud · spoofing · botnet · doxxing
Provoking reactions online
- doxxingPublishing personal information maliciously
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- threatsDeclarations of intended harm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
shaming · defamation · hate speech · pile-on · revenge porn · outing · impersonation · death threats
Persistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- humiliationLoss of dignity
paranoia · PTSD · distrust · helplessness · self-blame · isolation · suicidal ideation · sleep disturbance
Innocently unsuspecting
- gullibleEasily deceived
- unawareLacking knowledge of something
- trustingInclined to believe others
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
elderly · isolated · lonely · technophobic · oversharing · weak passwords · unsecured · at-risk
Conveying documented information
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- support groupGathering for mutual encouragement
law enforcement · password reset · credit freeze · legal action · therapy · digital detox · privacy settings · advocacy
Cheated through deception
- phishedDeceived into revealing credentials
- defraudedIllegally deceived for gain
- manipulatedControlled through cunning
- deceivedMisled into false belief
swindled · duped · conned · tricked · catfished · impersonated · blackmailed · extorted
phishing
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
hack · breach · spyware · virus · identity theft · fraud · spoofing · botnet · doxxing · keylogger
trolling
Provoking reactions online
- doxxingPublishing personal information maliciously
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- threatsDeclarations of intended harm
intimidation · shaming · defamation · hate speech · pile-on · revenge porn · outing · impersonation · death threats · swatting
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- shamePainful awareness of failure
humiliation · paranoia · PTSD · distrust · helplessness · self-blame · isolation · suicidal ideation · sleep disturbance · hypervigilance
naive
Innocently unsuspecting
inexperienced · elderly · isolated · lonely · technophobic · oversharing · weak passwords · unsecured · at-risk · targeted
reporting
Conveying documented information
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
support group · law enforcement · password reset · credit freeze · legal action · therapy · digital detox · privacy settings · advocacy
scammed
Cheated through deception
- phishedDeceived into revealing credentials
- defraudedIllegally deceived for gain
- manipulatedControlled through cunning
deceived · swindled · duped · conned · tricked · catfished · impersonated · blackmailed · extorted · groomed
cybervictimcyberbully
Online harassment perpetrator
cyberstalker · online predator · doxxer · cyberattacker · cybercriminal
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