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Doxxing and cyberbullying

Social media companies warn that the strict regulation imposed by Malaysia will stifle innovation and businesses. Photo: dpa
Malaysia

The Minister vs Meta: battle over Malaysia’s social media licence heats up

Communications chief Fahmi Fadzil accuses technology giant of ‘giving more time to scammers and paedophiles’.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Passive approach to bullying will leave Hong Kong society worse off

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South Korea

South Korea slams leak of personal info of doctors who refused to join strike

South Korea

South Korea urges stricter laws amid surge in deepfake porn, targets Telegram

South Korean President Yoon called for a crackdown on digital sex crimes amid rising deepfake abuse, highlighting the need for stronger legislation.

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South Korea’s president called for an investigation into deepfake porn after media reports that Telegram chatrooms were sharing explicit images of minors at schools and universities sparked public outrage. Photo: Getty
France

Musk, Rowling named in cyberbullying suit by Olympic boxing star Imane Khelif

Khelif, who won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing in Paris, faced intense scrutiny over her biological sex and gender identity.

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Malaysia

Malaysian TikTokker threatened with rape found dead in condominium

A minister will meet with TikTok representatives to discuss the governance of the platform following the cyberbullying death of Rajeswary Appahu.

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Cybersecurity

China cracks down on seeds of cyberbullying after suicides linked to abuse

Online publishers must push awareness of online abuse, censor comments in advance and cut off live broadcasts containing violent information.

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Chinese government ministries and agencies have jointly issued regulations to crack down on cyber abuse, including that internet information providers must not serve anonymous users. Photo: AFP
China education

Opinion | China needs to better protect victims of school bullying

A ruling by China’s top court supporting a victim’s right to self-defence is a good step forward, but more must be done to support students.

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Trending in China

Fearless Chinese girl treks global trail on US$1,600, faces sex-sale taunts

An intrepid young woman from China, who achieved the remarkable feat of travelling to several countries unaccompanied and on a tiny budget, has been forced to shut down online critics who accused her of funding her trip by selling sex.

South Korea

‘It’s really harsh’: K-pop star Karina dated an actor and it backfired on her

Karina became a target of ruthless abuse that forced her to issue a handwritten apology for dating a South Korean actor.

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K-pop star Karina. Photo: SM Entertainment
Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong schools put the brakes on cyberbullying as social media abuse rises

Hong Kong’s leading schools are setting rules, providing support and appointing specialist staff to create a safer environment for students

As smartphones and social media have become more ubiquitous, so too have opportunities for cyberbullying. Photo: Shutterstock
Canada

Man who cyberbullied and sexually extorted Canadian teen has sentence cut

A Dutch court reduced Aydin Coban’s sentence from 13 years to six. He was convicted of sexually extorting Canadian teen, Amanda Todd, whose video of her online harassment sparked a global debate on cyberbullying.

Trending in China

‘Be a rock’: China teacher uses rock moral story to beat classroom bullies

An inventive primary school teacher in China has pressed home the anti-bullying message to her students by using a simple story contrasting crispy noodles and a rock.

Cybersecurity

China’s internet operators told they must report cybercrimes within an hour

Cyberspace Administration of China says regulating the reporting of incidents could reduce loss and damage and protect national internet safety.

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In introducing new internet rules, China’s cybersecurity watchdog says it is attempting to mitigate damage from “incidents that cause harm to networks, information systems or data because of human factors, software or hardware failures or natural disasters”. Photo: AFP
Crime in China

Rumour-mongering, modifying others’ photos: China lists 10 cyberbullying cases

Ministry of Public Security says cyberbullying had been rampant, resulting in some victims killing themselves or becoming mentally ill.

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In September, China’s top three legal bodies jointly issued a directive on cyberbullying. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Public Security issued a statement outlining how online violence may be punished under different existing laws. Image: Shutterstock
India

Indian teen’s app builds ‘self-confidence’ in youth to overcome cyberbullying

A 2022 report found that more than one in every three Indian children had suffered racially motivated cyberbullying, as opposed to one in four worldwide.

Hong Kong protests

Hongkonger jailed for 2½ months after doxxing policeman who shot student in 2019

Johnson Leung Fai was found guilty of two counts of disclosing personal data about the officer and his family via posts on X.

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Internet

Letters | Why Hong Kong needs to do away with online anonymity

Readers discuss the need for a law to require the use of real names on the internet, and how an e-payment tool can be made more useful.

The anonymity provided by the internet emboldens people to engage in harmful behavior without accountability. Photo: Getty Images
Internet

China introduces regulations to protect minors from internet dangers

New rules a bid by Beijing to provide cyber environment that is good for ‘physical and mental health’ of over 191 million internet users aged under 18.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman arrested for alleged doxxing of friend and her son

Woman released on bail after arrest by privacy commissioner on suspicion of revealing personal details of mother and young son without consent and causing them harm.

United States

Woman awarded US$1.2 billion after ex-boyfriend created fake Pornhub profile

He also distributed links to the explicit content to her friends, family, and coworkers, documents said.

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A jury awarded a Texas woman more than US$1 billion in a revenge-porn case after ex-boyfriend created fake Pornhub profile to share explicit photos. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

More effort needed to protect victims whose intimate photos posted online: NGO

RainLily says that from April 2021 to March 2023, it had received 646 requests for assistance relating to image-based sexual violence.

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The NGO said content posted on pornographic sites is spread on an “exponential scale” compared to other platforms, Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia

Is Indonesia’s ‘elastic’ Cyber Law destroying the lives of ordinary citizens?

A man spoke out on TikTok about a religious group’s ban on his business – and found himself behind bars.

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Internet

‘Severe penalties’ in store as China aims for new rules to fight cyberbullies

China’s top three legal bodies jointly issue set of draft guidelines on a new directive to target cyberbullies, opening it up for public consultation until June 25.

Hong Kong

Letters | Strike a balance between helpers’ rights and employers’ needs

Readers discuss a compromise on the proposal to stop helpers breaking their contracts, the advantages of an anti-bullying law, and the opposition to the Fanling housing project.

Domestic helpers make it possible for more Hong Kong women to join the formal workforce. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Heathers, musical based on cult 1988 film, out to highlight school bullying

A Hong Kong musical, based on the 1988 film Heathers starring Winona Ryder, is starting conversations about bullying in the city’s schools and its high youth suicide rate.

Cast members in rehearsal for Heathers, a Hong Kong musical based on the 1988 film, hope its plot about school bullies and youth suicide will get audience members talking about both issues. Photo: Pratap Risal
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman arrested on suspicion of doxxing friend’s ex-boyfriend

According to watchdog, post with victim’s personal details and negative comments found on social media platform.

Social Media Influencer

How former law student Emilia Wong overcame bullying and started challenging body-image ideals

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9 September, 2024
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