Computer Science
Assertion (A): Cyberstalkers collect all personal information of the victim.
Reasoning (R): Cyberstalkers post the email of the victim on numerous filthy, obscene or illegal websites.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Cyberstalking is the use of the internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization. Cyberstalkers gather personal information about their victims and post their email addresses on numerous filthy, obscene, or illegal websites to harass them.
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