Intrusive behaviour: Three in 10 said they had been victims of invasion of privacy, including having sensitive data or photographs stolen or posted without their permission.
WASHINGTON: Almost half of US Internet users say they have been a victim of online harassment or abuse ranging from name-calling to stalking to physical threats, a survey showed Monday.
Women, the under-30s, and people identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual were all more likely to experience such harassment – and were also more likely to self-censor what they post online as a result, researchers found.
