Cyberbullying in modern society: basic features and varieties

Introduction. The expansion of the use of information and communication technologies into the modern social fabric significantly expands the opportunities for personal growth and intellectual development. This becomes especially important in adolescence, where inclusion in Internet communication has already turned into the crucial component of socialization in this age group. And if for adults the Internet is mostly a means of communication or work, not replacing the real world and human relations, then for schoolchildren it is a significant part of their lives. There they communicate, learn, make friends, love and even hate. The last aspect is of growing concern to specialists all over the planet, as well as to parents and teachers.