DIGITAL SHADOW. THE PROBLEM OF CYBERSTALKING

Cyberstalking is one of the phenomena that seriously threatens people in the modern digital environment. This article analyzes the origins, prevalence, and social and psychological consequences of cyberstalking. The main purpose of the article is to identify threats of cyberstalking and to help develop strategies to combat it. The article is aimed at a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of cyberstalking, monitoring of cyberstalking activities, protection technologies and opportunities in legislation. The results reveal the negative impact of cyberstalking on personal security and factors that increase the level of stress in society. The results of the study provide practical recommendations for the prevention of cyberstalking and, at the same time, analyze the importance of technological protection methods, legal frameworks and social awareness in solving the problem of digital threats.