Dictionary

404 error

404 error

a common website error message that indicates a webpage cannot be found

blaming the victim

blaming the victim

Victim accusation, victim-perpetrator conversion. The victim is attributed the "guilt", i.e. the responsibility for his or her own damage.

Bystander-Effect

Bystander-Effect

Spectator effect, describes the effect that the more people observe a crime, the less likely it is that one of the group of observers will actively intervene, help or seek help.

cyberbullying

cyberbullying

cyberbullying: several people use digital media to insult, defame, harass, bully or coerce another person This bullying is often carried out over a long period of time, with serious consequences for the victims. Cyberbullying is a criminal offence.

Darknet

Darknet

The Darknet is a part of the Internet that can be accessed with a special software. The actions performed there are anonymous and not traceable. Often illegal transactions take place in the Darknet.

Exclusion

Exclusion

exclusion of individuals from groups (e.g. in social media).

FOMO, Fear of missing out

FOMO, Fear of missing out

The fear of missing out on something is often observed in the context of social networks.

Hoax

Hoax

A false report spread through books, magazines, newspapers, news or even digital media

Instagram

Instagram

Instagram is an ad-supported online photo and video sharing service that is part of Facebook. Instagram is a mixture of microblog and audiovisual platform and enables to share photos also in other social networks.

Mobbing umgangssprachlich / Bullying, colloquial

Mobbing umgangssprachlich / Bullying, colloquial

Bullying, colloquial: Many young people use the term bullying colloquially to mean annoyance. But bullying has much larger and more unpleasant dimensions.

Outing

Outing

Publication of the private information of other persons

Phishing

Phishing

Phishing is the attempt to obtain personal data of an Internet user via false e-mails or websites.

Ransomware

Ransomware

malicious software introduced into Compter which can be used by an intruder to prevent the computer owner from accessing or using data or the entire computer system

Social Network

Social Network

This includes WhatsApp, i.e. messenger services, Facebook, Instagram, but also e.g. YouTube, if statements are discussed here.

Spam

Spam

Messages spread by e-mail or messenger, which contain e.g. false information, advertising or similar.

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated reality with image (3D) and in many cases also with sound. It is made accessible to the user on large screens, in special rooms or through so-called VR glasses. Users describe that they can immerse themselves in this virtual reality. The devices are often controlled with the user's own body (hand movements etc).

Algorithm

Algorithm

Algorithm: An algorithm provides a procedure to solve a problem. Algorithms play a particularly important role in computer science. The algorithm finds a new dimension of application in the area of Big Data. Thanks to the increased number of data collected and the increased computing power of computers, algorithms can be used to search through and evaluate large amounts of data for patterns and correlations. Algorithms not only make our (digital) everyday life easier. They can also continuously analyse our behaviour and create the conditions for our behaviour to be digitally influenced.

Blockchain

Blockchain

Chain of digital data blocks

Cloud

Cloud

It is a virtual technology for decentralised data storage. The data can be accessed via an Internet portal. The data and information are not stored and retrievable on the own computer, but in the so-called cloud.

Cyberstalking

Cyberstalking

cyberstalking: the intensive tracking of a person's activities via the Internet.

Data

Data

In the context of the Internet, data is not only personal information (name, address, date of birth), but also pictures, videos, location, purchasing habits, means of payment, etc... These data are stored unprocessed by portals and websites and can then be processed to provide information about the user. It is often difficult for users to understand where the data is stored and who has access to it.

Fake News

Fake News

Incorrect news. Statements disguised as news that spread false content or alleged facts.

Gamer

Gamer

Refers to players who play online games professionally in order to earn money. Young people often refer to themselves as gamers in order to emphasise their professionalism.

Impersonation

Impersonation

Appearance under false identity.

IoT, Internet of Things

IoT, Internet of Things

IoT, Internet of Things: The virtual connection of technical devices (e.g. household appliances) with the Internet. (e.g. a refrigerator reports when milk has to be bought) This often practical information comes from large amounts of data provided by household appliances on the Internet.

No blame aproach

No blame aproach

no-blame-approach is a solution-oriented approach. The approach is free of blame, and works out together with an entire group how to deal with the problems.

Peergroup

Peergroup

Reference groups with people of similar age who are friends.

Pinterest

Pinterest

Pinterest is an online noticeboard for graphics and photographs with optional social network with visual search engine

Shitstorm

Shitstorm

A violent reaction to a statement made in social media. Often a storm of indignation, which can also be accompanied by insults.

Social Bots

Social Bots

Computer programs that have been increasingly used in social networks in recent years. They react automatically to messages and thus spread a preset opinion. They are a crucial tool in spreading fake news and conspiracy theories.

Trojaner

Trojaner

(from the Trojan horse) are computer programs that are disguised as a useful application but perform a different, often damaging function unnoticed by the user.

Big Data

Big Data

Large amounts of data collected from all areas of "digital life" and processed into a wide range of information. Often unnoticed by the user, these data are sorted algorithmically and made usable for various purposes, e.g. for political systems, economic interests or for monitoring users.

Botnet

Botnet

A botnet is a group of computers infected with harmful software and controlled by a malicious perpetrator.

Cyber Grooming

Cyber Grooming

child grooming: through the internet, contact is made with children or young people with the (hidden) purpose of carrying out sexual acts.

Cyberthreats

Cyberthreats

open threat of violence on the internet

Denigration

Denigration

denigration, spreading rumours

Flaming

Flaming

flaming: Insult, verbal abuse, term often used in game chats for insults

Hashtag #

Hashtag #

a number symbol (#) used to label keywords in a tweet

Influencer

Influencer

People who become known in social networks and spread their opinions, their personal fashion or lifestyle, advertising messages and attitudes to life, etc. Often they finance their livelihood through these platforms and through advertising.

Messenger

Messenger

Platforms used for the direct transmission of news, text and images. Examples: Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Signal,....

Online disinhibition effect

Online disinhibition effect

Online Disinhibition Effect is the name given to the effect that through the protective anonymity on the Internet, the lack of social feedback and text communication, the inhibition threshold to insult, harshly criticise, denigrate or defame others is lowered.

pharming

pharming

Online fraud method in which e-mails are sent and the user ends up on a criminal, deceptively similar fake website of a major provider (e.g. Paypal, Amazon). By entering the access data, these are brought into the possession of the criminals.

Prank

Prank

To "trick" someone, to deliberately deceive them, often a "bad joke" in which the victim is made fun of.

Smishing

Smishing

Smishing is a combination of the terms "SMS" and "phishing." It is similar to phishing, but refers to fraudulent messages sent over SMS (text messaging) rather than email.

somatoform disorder

somatoform disorder

somatoform disorder: Physical consequences or clinical symptoms that develop from psychologically stressful situations.

victimisation

victimisation

victimisation: When a person is made a victim, for example through cyberbullying.