Technological advances

Advances in GPS technology, the proliferation of smart phones with embedded GPS, and the increasing popularity of social networking media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr have all made cyberstalking easier than ever. To protect yourself and your loved ones from this particularly dangerous form of cybercrime, learn as much as you can about these technologies. Next, consider the following questions:

1. How do these technological advances enable cyberstalkers to capture and use personal information about potential victims?

2. In what ways (if any) are you and your loved ones currently using such technologies that could make you vulnerable to cyberstalking?

3. What changes could you make in your own and your loved ones’ use of these technologies to enhance your and your loved ones’ safety from stalking?