Basic
An individual seeking to discredit and psychologically harm their ex-partner. They do not belong to any kind of company/organization and have limited resources at their disposal. They utilize the internet to seek out information for their purposes.
Targets
An ex-partner from a previous relationship.
Motivation
This person feels entitled/that they have ownership over the targeted individual and seek to control that person.
Intent
- Seeks to obtain information about every aspect of their target’s life.
- Control, intimidate, isolate and humiliate this person
- Attack them emotionally (possibly physically as well).
Technical Capabilities
This person possesses a smartphone and laptop and is knowledgeable in their use and navigation of the internet. So far, they have have sought to control their target by threatening to publish conversations and images shared during the relationship. Recently, this person has sought to take things further and has attempted to access software that could potentially be used to hack into social media and other accounts.
Favored Means of Attack
Cyberbullying, phishing, telephone intimidation, discrediting of the person by publishing material such as private images, revenge porn, sexual blackmail. Also, control of social network accounts, location control, threats to physical safety and digital integrity.
Resources
This individual has targeted others in this manner in the past, they are well versed in physical and digital intimidation tactics. They know their ex-partner’s vulnerabilities and know how to control them.
Constraints & Limitations
- Legal repercussions: There are legal repercussions in place for individuals who are caught/reporting carrying out this kind of harassment.
- Financial limitations: This is an individual operating using their own limited resources.
