Critique II - Research and Analysis

Cyberstalking

Cyberstalking is basically stalking using technology. It can takes many forms, including:


-harassment, embarrassment and humiliation of the victim
-emptying bank accounts or other economic control such as ruining the victim's credit score
-harassing family, friends and employers to isolate the victim
-scare tactics to instill fear and more.

They use technology to trace and locate their victim and their movements more easily.
(e.g. using Facebook notifications to know what party they are attending).

source: http://womensissues.about.com/od/violenceagainstwomen/f/Cyberstalking.htm

To prevent yourself from becoming a victim of either stalking or cyber stalking, these are what you can do: 


• Don't give your real name, address or phone number to anyone through email or chat rooms

• Don't disclose where you go to school, where you work or your income to anyone through email or chat rooms

• Don't give your marital status, occupation or ANY password (s) to anyone through email or chat rooms, including newsgroups

• Do not create an online biography of yourself

• Be mindful of any sort of online interactions, whether it is through emails, news groups, chat rooms or online conversations

source: http://www.news8austin.com/content/living/smart_living/275205/smart-living---hi-tech-abuse

BTW, this website tells us how easy to be a victim of Cyberstalking:

http://cyberarms.wordpress.com/2010/08/25/how-to-be-a-victim-of-cyberstalking-on-twitter-facebook/

Hmm . .