What is Cyber Defamation?
Cyber Defamation is defaming someone by harming their public image and reputation in the digital space. It typically involves the bully(ies) posting or commenting persistent destructive criticism of the victim online, on publicly accessible platforms such as social media, to create a negative, false perception of the victim in front of their contacts. Not only are celebrities and public personalities subject to cyber defamation through vicious trolling, but ordinary people too are susceptible.
What is Cyber Defamation?
In today’s time when we are perhaps more digitally connected than non-digital connections, when most people spend at least 60% of their time on a phone, laptop, or any other Internet-connected device regularly, we all are more susceptible to cyber defamation today than ever before. Hence, it’s important for all of us to consistently remain aware and vigilant. In this article, we will learn about the forms and effects of cyber defamation, how to fight against it legally, and how to protect yourself against it.