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Quite simply, cyberbullying is any bullying that occurs using electronic communication. This means that texts, videos, emails, posting to a social media website, pictures, or even phone calls can all be considered cyberbullying.

Since the definition is so simple, it can seem like nearly everything can be considered cyberbullying. While this is true, below are some examples of cyberbullying that you may not be familiar with.

1. Stealing or acquiring someone else’s password and/or logging in to someone else’s account
2. Taking a picture or video of someone without his or her consent
3. Texting, emailing, or posting an embarrassing video or picture of someone
4. Creating a fake profile of someone
5. Sexting - sending nude pictures or videos of yourself or someone else
6. Encouraging others to bully someone
7. Texting, emailing, or posting mean comments about someone
8. Starting rumors or gossiping through text, email, or online
9. Threatening or harassing someone through text, email, or online
10. Anonymously posting, or subtweeting, about someone

This list does not contain all of the types of cyberbullying. Many more exist. However, the first step to preventing cyberbullying is to identify it, so make sure you are familiar with these examples.