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Cyberbullying is generally defined as employing electronic communication to bully or harass a person on the Internet, particularly on the social media sites. Advances in technology and better Internet access have enabled cyberbullies to find their way into the IT world. This paper presents two cyberbullying cases through the social media platforms in Malaysia involving suicide attempts. It highlights and presents a detailed discussion on the investigation and analysis process that reveals frightful and alarming facts on how social media are manipulated negatively which can lead to death. This paper also shares a learning module entitled the National Cybersecurity Awareness Module, an initiative by CyberSecurity Malaysia in ensuring safer Internet usage in Malaysia. The module consists of six topics including cyberbullying and is aimed at providing awareness and exposure to the need for safe conduct while using the social media. The suggestions and recommendations offered are towards ensuring a secure, resilient, and sustainable social media.
Azriq Ariffin
CyberSecurity Malaysia, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Nurul Mohd
CyberSecurity Malaysia, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Thurgeaswary Rokanatnam
CyberSecurity Malaysia, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
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