Summary of "07 Ciberbullying, sexting y prevención de delitos informáticos"
Summary of key wellness & safety strategies (Cyberbullying, sexting & prevention of cybercrimes)
What cyberbullying is (context)
Cyberbullying is psychological harassment carried out through electronic media (internet, mobile phones, online games) between minors.
Examples
- Posting/uploading compromising or manipulated images (e.g., photomontages) and sharing them with others
- Spreading rumors to damage someone’s reputation and trigger retaliation
- Sending threatening messages
Prevention & self-care if you’re online
- Be careful with what you upload to social networks.
- Control privacy settings: choose who can see your content, and be mindful of who is around when you log in.
- Protect account access
- Don’t share or loan your passwords or access.
- Monitor account activity and check for unknown devices.
- Don’t engage in the same behavior
- If someone bothers you, don’t repeat the harassment toward others.
- Use built-in reporting tools
- Report through social networks and instant messaging.
- Stop it early
- Don’t let it “grow”—act immediately if something happens to you or someone else.
If you are being cyberbullied: immediate steps
- Ask for help first
- Tell your parents or a trusted adult.
- Make sure they understand the guidelines so you can work together.
- Don’t respond to provocations
- Staying calm helps avoid giving the harasser an advantage or escalating the situation.
- Stay calm and avoid impulsive or exaggerated reactions.
- Report it immediately
- Use reporting channels even if you don’t have an adult.
Reporting options mentioned
- Cyber Police (Security Commission): call 088 (24/7, 365 days)
- Twitter account: @tns
- Email: cns.com.mx
Sexting/extortion (sextortion) risks & prevention
What sextortion is (as described)
- Taking or sharing provocative intimate photos/videos, often framed as “private” or “temporary” (e.g., Snapchat self-destruct claims).
- Creating or distributing intimate content without consent (including real or simulated/intimate content).
Key risks highlighted
- The photo/video may leak if:
- Your device is lost
- Someone else gains access to the content
- Even if someone receives it “privately,” they may:
- Publish it later (e.g., after a breakup or loss of closeness)
- Explicit images can dramatically change someone’s life regardless of age
- Risk of blackmail/extortion
Prevention strategies (explicit guidance)
- Best prevention: don’t create or send intimate images/videos.
- Don’t add or accept friend requests from unknown profiles.
- Verify authenticity of profiles you think belong to someone you know.
- Avoid actions that could put you on the path to extortion.
If you’re already a victim of blackmail
- Stay calm
- Don’t give in to the blackmail.
- Cut off contact immediately with the person(s) through all communication channels.
- Don’t accept new stranger friend requests (they may use social platforms to continue harassment).
- Report to authorities
- Reminder: extortion is treated as a crime in Mexico.
- “Ley Olimpia” reference
- Describes crimes related to digital harassment, with penalties up to 6 years for digital violence (including in Baja California as noted).
Where to seek emotional support / guidance
- Talk to parents, tutors, or teachers you feel comfortable with.
- Support mentioned:
- Xeve, number 146 — Guidance department with psychologists
- Emphasis: you are important, and they will look out for your well-being.
Presenters / sources mentioned
- Cyber Police (Security Commission) — phone 088
- @tns (Twitter) for reporting
- cns.com.mx (email) for reporting
- Ley Olimpia (referenced as approved by the Senate; also referenced as approved in Baja California)
- Guidance department at Xeve, #146 (psychologists mentioned)
- “Security commission” / “Senate” (institutions referenced in the legal/reporting context)
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
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