What is cyberbullying?

Using texts, apps or posts to scare or threaten someone.

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  1. Using electronic messages to scare or threaten someone ✔
  2. Accidentally sending a message to the wrong person
  3. Arguing politely about a game online

Why: Cyberbullying is harassment that happens through phones, apps, games, email or social media. The goal is to intimidate or threaten a person or a group. Rumors, threats and sharing someone's private details all count.

Huh, didn't know that: Cyberbullying can happen anywhere people talk online, including gaming chats and chatrooms.

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Answer: Using electronic messages to scare or threaten someone. Cyberbullying is harassment that happens through phones, apps, games, email or social media. The goal is to intimidate or threaten a person or a group. Rumors, threats and sharing someone's private details all count.

  1. Aerospace Dimensions Module 7: Cyber Security akwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Module_7__Cyber_84C9463CFA072_22b24.pdf
    Cyberbullying is a form of online harassment that uses electronic communication to intimidate or threaten a person or group of people.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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