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"Can I Tell You a Secret?”: The Case of Britain's Most Prolific Cyberstalker

Netflix’s new documentary series 'Can I Tell You a Secret?' explores the case of Matthew Hardy, a notorious cyberstalker from England. Read through the case and uncover the impact of cyberstalking and online harassment on victims, as well as the lessons learned for society and law enforcement.

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What is it like to be cyberstalked?

The vast majority of stalking cases involve the use of technology or the internet to either carry out stalking behaviours or facilitate the stalking. Technology reaches every area of our lives and for those experiencing cyberstalking this often means no escape. The impact can be huge. This is a look at what it is like to experience cyberstalking.

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