Non formal education practices

Banning

The concept of “youth cyber-threat banning” refers to the implementation of measures aimed at preventing and mitigating the risks associated with cyberbullying and other online threats to young individuals.

Cyberbullying and Bodyshaming

Cyberbullying encompasses the malicious use of digital platforms—such as social media, chat rooms, e-mail, and websites—to harass, threaten, humiliate, or target individuals or groups with repeated, deliberate intent.

Doxing

Doxing, in the context of youth cyber-threats, is the malicious practice of collecting and publishing private or identifying information about an individual without their consent, typically through the internet.

Gambling

Gambling, when considered within the context of online risks, pertains to the participation in virtual games of chance or the act of placing bets on unpredictable outcomes via internet-based platforms.

Grooming & Fake Identities on social media

Digital grooming involves the strategic establishment of deceptive online relationships by adults with minors, primarily for exploitative purposes, often sexual.

Hikikomori Syndrome

Hikikomori is a phenomenon primarily observed in Japan, characterised by extreme social withdrawal and isolation.

Hoaxes & Scam

Youth cyber-threats, particularly online hoaxes and scams, represent significant concerns within the digital landscape.

Morphing and deepfakes

Morphing involves the manipulation of digital images using online tools, allowing perpetrators, often targeting young girls and women, to alter photographs posted online for nefarious purposes.

Online Radicalization & Hate Speech

Online Radicalisation refers to the process by which young individuals are influenced through the internet and social media platforms to adopt extreme political, social, or religious ideologies.