'Cyberstalking' is...

The repeated use of electronic communication to harrass & frighten someone

'concern trolling' is ...

making suggestions to someone in a good way, but is negatively influenced

Cyber astroturfing means

Creating lots fake accounts to 'like' or 'subscribe', so you can influence

A hyperlink designed to attract attention to something specific

What is a 'keyboard warrior'?

Someone making abusive or aggresive posts on the internet. Stays hidden

When a large group of abusers collectively attack a target through threats.

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Online safety glossary

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for ages 15+ This is a glossary of unusual cyber terms to open discussions around safe use on social media

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'Cyberstalking' is...
The single use of threatening language on one social media platform
The repeated use of electronic communication to harrass & frighten someone
Watching someone watch their television, or use their socials
2
'concern trolling' is ...
Abusers pose as fans of a target’s work and make harmful and nasty messages
Telling people who don't want to know, about your concerns.
making suggestions to someone in a good way, but is negatively influenced
Showing concern for someone online & checking in on them
3
Cyber astroturfing means
Creating lots fake accounts to 'like' or 'subscribe', so you can influence
Putting fake grass on your garden
Using star signs to create accounts.
4
'Sexting' or posting nudes (or semi nudes) online is illegal for anyone under the age of 18.
True
False
5
"Clickbait" is...
When someone puts a picture of themselves on the internet to look good.
Another word for 'false news'.
A hyperlink designed to attract attention to something specific
6
Putting a sexually explicit photo, or video up online, of an ex, or without their permission, is called...
Sexual Harassment
Revenge porn
7
Paparazzi means "Photographers who doggedly pursue celebrities to take pictures for sale to magazines and newspapers"
False
True
8
Cross Platform Harassment is...
True
False
9
What is a 'keyboard warrior'?
Someone who posts their positive opinion on the internet
A person who uses media to say exactly what they think
Someone making abusive or aggresive posts on the internet. Stays hidden
Someone who likes to get in arguments on the internet
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'Dogpiling' is...
When someone says lots of unkind things online
A dog taking lots of poos
When a large group of abusers collectively attack a target through threats.

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