The Cyber Helpline Blog
Practical advice, expert insights, charity news and the latest campaigns from the team supporting cybercrime victims every day.
A Survivor’s Battle Against Online Harassment
Bridget, a victim and survivor of cyberstalking, intimate image abuse (revenge porn), and relentless online harassment by her ex-partner, shares her harrowing experience with The Cyber Helpline. Her story underscores the urgent need for collaboration between law enforcement and tech platforms to create a safer online environment and provide vital support to victims.
"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.
Cyberstalking: Do you know when the line is crossed?
Cyberstalking is a serious crime with potentially devastating effects on the victim. Find out how you can take action against a cyberstalker and how you can prevent being cyberstalked.
Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson shares her experience with online bullying
Gordie Stirling, one of our volunteers, combines Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson’s recent revelations about online bullying with his own experience to create a great insight into what it feels like to be targeted by online trolls.