There are two general categories of electronic harassment. The first, general harassment, is when the sender does not necessarily care who the message targets. The sender s interest is that the message is going to cause somebody discomfort. The second category is targeted harassment.
Targeted harassment is when a sender targets a particular person or group with a message.
Examples of Electronic Harassment Direct messages through electronic mail. Printing graphic pornographic material on University printers for others to see. Taking control of the computer screen or using the screen saver to send an unwanted picture. Use of stolen or borrowed accounts to send or forward unwanted messages. Circulation of obscene, intimidating or objectionable material through the internet or other computer networks.