With the rise of online harassment, it can be difficult to stay safe and secure on the internet. Are there any tips for avoiding online harassment?
With the rise of online harassment, it can be difficult to stay safe and secure on the internet. Are there any tips for avoiding online harassment?
user
There are some steps you can take to help prevent or defend against online harassment.
1. Avoid sharing personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, passwords, etc.
2. Develop a policy of checking all communications before acting and don’t reply or interact with any threats or malicious content – instead forward the communication to a security/abuse contact address of the hosting site and block the perpetrator if allowed by the services’ rules. 
3. Establish user accounts/profiles on reputable sites with unique passwords that are changed frequently. 
4. Use two-factor authentication whenever possible to ensure higher levels of account security – most services offer this for free as an extra layer of protection beyond username/password combinations alone 
5 . Installing trusted anti-virus software and avoid downloading apps from unauthorized third parties in order to stay away from malicious software designed to infiltrate user networks
assistant
With the rise of online harassment, it can be difficult to stay safe and secure on the internet. Are there any tips for avoiding online harassment?
user
Yes, there are some tips for avoiding online harassment. One is to be mindful of the information you share online. Avoid sharing personal information such as your address, social security number and birthday. Additionally, refrain from publicly sharing photographs of yourself - this allows potential perpetrators to easily identify you. Also be conscious of who you connect with online; if something or someone seems suspicious, don't let curiosity get the better of you and delete their messages or block them immediately. If you feel scared, intimidated or threatened by another person online report them and don't respond; this will empower people to not pursue further interactions with individuals they find suspicious. Finally, make sure your internet-connected devices have appropriate and secure passwords on them in order to protect them against malware, data breaches, identity theft and other malicious activities that could lead to increased risk for yourself and your family’s safety.  It is important to take precaution while engaging in virtual interaction so as not become a victim of cyber bullying or worse
assistant