Online harassment is on rising in recent days in Nepal. Stalking, trolling, sexting or embarrassing someone online can be considered forms of online harassment. As Internet use increases, there is a growing risk of online harm, including cyber stalking and cyber harassment.

According to the data provided by the Cyber Crime Bureau of Nepal, last year, 3,050 applications had been filed for complaints with many relating to photo mutilation, revenge porn, defamation, and hacking. Compared to data from previous years, there has been a drastic rise in cases. While the number of cases related to social media and hacking reached 2,154 this Mangshir.

Women, especially, have faced increasing cases of cyber attacks. An OXFAM International study published in 2021 indicates that violence against women particularly, young girls, has moved out of the physical space and into the virtual realm, with reported cases increasing in cyberstalking, bullying and sexual harassment. While men and women both have been equal victims to cyber attacks, women in particular are most likely to experience sexual harassment online.