In this evolving world and the rapid innovation of technology affect on how human communicate and interact with each other. This includes the actions of online perpetrators and their criminal activities online towards their victims. The impact of this innovation has the capability to promote as well as preventing criminal activies, making it a fascinating field for in-depth examination.

While technology is improving every day to secure online interactions, cyber criminals are also finding new forms of criminal behavior. This inline with cyber stalking, harrasment online, and digital fraud. Cyber criminals can mask their identity on the internet that doing criminal activities are easier for them. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, Instgram, Tik-Tok and similar online chatrooms are becoming the place where perpetrators find potential victims.

Cybertechnology is also contributing in defaming victimes online. Online offenders might not feel that they are not going to face consequences or will not feel guilty as they do not see their victim’s reactions. Abusers or online perpetrators will have an advantage to do their acts for long period of time as they are physically and emotionally detached to their victims. The less impact on their side, the more their victims will be affected.

On the other hand, technology can also be a tool to prevent onlinr criminal activities. Law enforcement are provided with secruity tools that they can use to detect suspicious online activities. They can use this tool to traace and identify online offenders effectively. Social media platforms also increasing their security as they require users to use a multi-factor authentication for logging-in. Ensuring that unappropriate behavior will be reported, users can report this behavior and possibly block the possible offender. Support groups and resources online are accessible to provide the needed assistance and correct guidance.

In addition to support groups and online assistance, online campaigns are also being done by individuals and other non-profit groups. Educating users about being safe online, how to get the best practices and the signs of cyber abuse.

All in all, although cybertechnology can be the source of abuse it can also offer innovative solutions to prevent such actions. As we are in the world full of everyday changes especially in technology, we should be aware and be responsible online.