Technology is an amazing thing.  Just think back to life with out the Internet…OMG…it’s like the dark ages.  Now with a few simple clicks of the mouse people are able to reconnect with lost loves and family members…and sadly in some cases people are using the Internet to cyberstalk.

Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet to stalk or harass an individual.  The cyberstalking may include false accusations, monitoring, making threats, identity theft or the gathering of information in order to harass just to name a few examples.

eHow offers these tips if you think you have a cyberstalker:

I think that sometimes we have a false sense of security when we use the Internet.  We will say things to people in forums and chatrooms that most of us would never say to some one’s face.  It’s  easy to say something rude or mean because the person we’re talking to doesn’t really know us or where we live, so what’s the harm?

Cyberstalking – is the use of the Internet to stalk or harass an individual.  The cyberstalker might use false accusations, monitoring, make threats, identity theft, damage data or equipment, solicit minors for sex, or gather information in order to harass.  The cyberstalking is a serious threat.