Cyber-bully, prepare to be cyber-blocked!

Criminals who commit offences online and cyber bullies will be banned from the internet as part of the British Government’s new cyber security strategy, which was announced today. It calls for police and courts to make more use of existing “cyber sanctions” to restrict access to the social networks and instant messaging services in cases of hacking, fraud, and online bullying. Sex offenders and those convicted of harrassment or anti-social behaviour also face more internet restrictions under the new strategy. Officials are also looking into whether "cyber tag" technology could be used to monitor offenders and report to authorities if they breach their bail or sentence conditions by using the internet. While not really doing anything to improve this blog's readership, that plan should be put in place in other countries so that the Internet can be a safer place for all.