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Doxxing and cyberbullying

Doxxing and cyberbullying
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Hong Kong’s anti-doxxing law came into effect in October 2021. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman held for allegedly doxxing ex-classmate over HK$20 million loan

Privacy watchdog says fliers with victim’s name, Hong Kong ID number, address and photos were circulated after she failed to pay interest.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly posting boss’ personal and debt info online

2025 National Games

China moves to keep toxic fan culture off social media for National Games

France

10 stand trial in France for alleged sexist harassment of Brigitte Macron

The eight men and two women stand accused of making false claims online about the French first lady’s gender and sexuality.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
Trending in China

China couple blamed as internet celebrity child with 20 million fans is cyberbullied

Mother of little girl, 4, says youngster faces ‘vicious’ abuse, death threats; considers legal action against perpetrators.

Trending in China

China filmmaker, 74, mocked over daughter’s first birthday, chances of seeing her wed

Cyberbullies target famous movie mogul over 31-year age gap between him and his wife, who collects evidence ahead of legal action.

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Mainland China

Pandas and table tennis: China’s national icons fall victim to toxic fan culture

Panda conservation centre and table tennis star speak out about cyberbullying, internet rumours and the dark side of online fandom.

Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong says he suffered “significant psychological trauma” after a fan broke into his hotel room in 2023. Photo: Xinhua
Cybersecurity

Hong Kong needs more cybersecurity professionals as threats increase: report

Demand for cybersecurity professionals to grow steadily over the next three to five years, Hong Kong China Network Security Association says.

Social media

Letters | Society must open its eyes to the harm of cyberbullying

Readers discuss how today’s social media-savvy youth are susceptible to online bullying, responsible promotion of island tourism, and the plan to raise parking fines.

South Korea

Petition in South Korea demanding laws against celebrity bullying gains traction

Prompted by the death of K-drama star Kim Sae-Ron, the petition has garnered enough signatures to warrant a review by a committee.

A TV screen showing an image of the late South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron at Seoul Railway Station. Photo: AP
South Korea

After losing loved ones to Jeju Air crash, grieving families face online hate

Hate comments could stem from feelings of resentment and injustice over families receiving compensation from government, an expert says.

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Women grieve at the Muan International Airport in South Korea after the Jeju Air crash on December 29, 2024. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Minister slams Meta for ‘no remorse’ as Malaysians lose US$100 million to scams

Communications chief Fahmi Fadzil calls Meta’s licensing concerns ‘facetious’, says regulation is needed to stamp out scams.

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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

Recent surveys indicate a culture of helplessness among students and teachers that is allowing the problem of bullying to fester.

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About one in five respondents to one survey reported they had been bullied in the past year alone, and the prevalence was as high as 25 per cent among Primary Four and Five pupils. Photo: Getty Images
South Korea

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

The list called doctors manning emergency rooms ‘forced labourers’ and revealed information including their names and phone numbers.

Members of The Korea Medical Association at a rally against the government’s medical policy in Seoul, South Korea, in June. Photo: AP
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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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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A Malaysian TikTokker was found dead in her home after she became the target of vicious personal attacks from trolls. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
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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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.

A young woman from China who travelled around the world on shoestring budget has faced online bullying from people who accused her of paying for her travels by selling sex. Photo: SCMP composite/Xiaohongshu
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

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.

A smart-thinking primary school teacher in China has earned online praise for coming up with a “parable-style” method of pressing home the anti-bullying message to her students. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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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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.

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