Online harassment and how to stay safe 3/6
How you can respond to online harassment
Staying safe online starts with awareness. Here are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and support others:
Things to do:
- Block or mute accounts that harass you
- Ignore or delete harmful messages
- Keep your personal information private
- Think before you post—especially when upset
- Treat others online the way you’d like to be treated offline
Things you should avoid:
- Sharing or forwarding harmful content
- Revealing too much about your personal life
- Sharing passwords or account details
- Using weak privacy or security settings
If someone you know is being targeted, speak up (if safe) or report it. Your silence could be misunderstood as support.