Cyberstalking and abuse: How women can protect themselves online

In the shadow of ever-present social media, more and more women are facing hateful messages, cyberstalking and the theft of their login data. — Photo by Amanda Dalbjörn on Unsplash

BERLIN: A short buzz of the smartphone early in the morning – what for most people is a harmless indication of an unread message, can strike fear into the hearts of some.

In the shadow of ever-present social media, more and more women are facing hateful messages, cyberstalking and the theft of their login data.