Research on the current situation and prevention countermeasures of the crime of network insult and libel

In recent years, with the continuous development of information technology and the increasing ubiquity of the internet, cyber insults and defamation crimes, represented by verbal abuse, have been on the rise. Cyber defamation is a new form of cybercrime. This criminal behavior not only seriously damages the personal dignity and social reputation of others but can also have a significant impact on social order, leading to substantial negative consequences. This article, based on judicial practice, comprehensively examines the current status of cyber insults and defamation crimes, and further proposes various preventive measures and strategies.