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Abstract
It is true to say that we live in a fast-paced, high tech, multi-media world these days. While it has many advantages, it has its dark side just as the physical world. Has technology been used to steal from you, bully you, stop you from advancement in your job or being accepted into a college? Cyberbullying is of major concern everywhere be it in the home, at school, or the workplace. This article presents the five most important things to do to prevent cyberbullying. What can be done about cyberthreats in the home, as a parent, as a child, and in school/workplace are discussed. The authors understand there are a myriad of articles that provide preventions but consider the following as the foundation for prevention: Communication and trust, education, teaching, privacy, and help. Descriptors: Bullying, computer security, cyberbullying, cyberbullying, security, workplace bullying