What teens want to know about cyberbullying. Looking for information and advice on ways to deal with online bullying? We answer some of the most common questions, bringing together tips from UNICEF experts and information from apps and games companies, including Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, Snapchat, Threads and TikTok. What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content.
Cyberbullying occurs when someone uses technology to demean, inflict harm, or cause pain to another person. It is “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.”
A frequently used definition of cyberbullying is "an aggressive, intentional act or behavior that is carried out by a group or an individual, using electronic forms of contact, repeatedly and over time against a victim who cannot easily defend him or herself." [23] .
We define cyberbullying as: “ Cyberbullying is when someone repeatedly and intentionally harasses, mistreats, or makes fun of another person online or while using cell phones or other electronic devices.
Cyberbullying is a pattern of purposely harmful behavior targeting an individual and using technology to harass, threaten, or humiliate that individual repeatedly.
Cyberbullying involves intentional aggressive behaviors, both verbal and relational, towards a targeted peer using digital technology. It is intended to embarrass, belittle, insult, or threaten another person.
Discover what cyberbullying is in 2025: definition, examples, causes, effects, and dangers. Learn how to prevent and stop cyberbullying at school, home, and work with practical steps and policies.