When you think of stalking, you probably imagine a creepy figure lurking in the shadows, following someone as they make their way home. What you probably don’t imagine, is someone being harassed while in the comfort and safety of their own home. But this is the reality for many who’ve found themselves the victim of a cyberstalker.
Cyberstalking involves the repeated use of electronic communications to frighten or harass someone and the UK saw one of its biggest cases in January 2022 when 30-year- old Matthew Hardy was sentenced to nine years (later reduced to eight years) for cyberstalking numerous women.
The story was documented in a podcast series, Can I Tell You A Secret?, which has now been turned into a documentary of the same name, due to air on Netflix
