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How To Avoid Cyber Stalkers

Mar 26, 2021

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Online safety is extremely important, especially now. Since the pandemic hit, people started spending more and more time online, which in turn led to a surge in cases of cybercrime.

And having a cyberstalker can be just as stressful as having a stalker in real life. In this article, we’ll explain exactly what you need to do to protect yourself from online cyber threats.

What Is Cyberstalking?


Cyberstalking is stalking that takes place in the online medium. It can happen on forums, email, and most commonly on social media platforms. Cyberstalkers act in a particular way, and they usually go gradually from seemingly harmless interactions, to target their victims.

A case of cyberstalking can begin as strange messages that may seem harmless, or the stalker trying to maintain constant contact with the victim. If left unattended, these actions can quickly develop into something more disturbing, like:

  • The stalker sending abusive and terrifying messages

  • The stalker creating different accounts to remain in contact with their victim

  • The stalker taking on different channels to communicate with their victim


If the stalker is tech-savvy, their actions can turn into other forms of cybercrime, which include the hacking of personal accounts, blackmail with personal data, substantiated threats to one’s physical wellbeing, or even real-life stalking.

What Does The Law Say About Cyberstalking?


Cyberstalking law, and for that matter stalking law, is not uniform across the US. There is some federal oversight, but all states have their own take on the matter. In Nebraska, cyberstalking is clearly defined in statutory law, which enables victims to file a complaint and receive some form of support whenever they’re in danger.

You can read more about Nebraska’s cyberstalking law in this article from Berry Law.

What Can You Do To Protect Yourself?


The first step to take whenever you’re dealing with a cyberstalker is to try to limit contact in any way. Block the account (or accounts) they’re contacting you from, clearly state your desire to be left alone, and set your social media accounts to private. This can usually be done from Account Settings > Privacy or Security.

If the problem persists, we strongly recommend you contact the authorities and file an official complaint, especially if you feel you’re in danger, not just annoyed by the stalker’s behavior. In Nebraska, the law is not powerless to help victims of stalking or cyberstalking.

Moreover, you can take proactive measures to enhance your safety online:

  • Use a VPN to hide your IP from any cyber-criminal.

  • Update your apps constantly. This will ensure you always have the latest security patches installed.

  • Use the best password manager to make sure your passwords are not easy to crack.


In Conclusion


Cyberstalking is terrifying to deal with, especially if it’s perpetuated by a former partner, friend, or acquaintance, who may already possess personal information about you. But if you take the right security measures, you can protect yourself. If that doesn’t always work, the authorities are equipped to help.