8 out of 10 people surveyed have experienced some form of online harassment in India, finds Norton by Symantec . The most common being abuse and insults (63 percent) and malicious gossip and rumours (59 per cent).Incidence of online harassment was particularly high for people in the under 40's age group, with 65 percent reporting online abuse and insults. 87 percent of people with disabilities or poor mental health and 77 per cent of those with weight issues reported experiences of abuse or insults online.While the survey shows that men and women reported similar experiences of online harassment it was apparent that men under 40 and people with disabilities and poor mental health were more susceptible to some of the more serious threats. A staggering 49 per cent of men and 71 per cent of people with disabilities or poor mental health reported receiving threats of physical violence, while 50 per cent of men and 67 per cent of people with disabilities or poor mental health reported at least one incidence of cyberbullying.The study aims to understand the country’s exposure to online harassment ranging from unwanted conflict, trolling, character assassinations, and cyberbullying to sexual harassment and threats of physical violence, as well as the impacts of these experiences.Ritesh Chopra, Country Manager, Norton by Symantec said that the level of online harassment in India was extremely concerning. “Our latest research shows that more serious forms of online harassment including threats of physical violence (45 per cent), cyberbullying (44 per cent) and cyberstalking (45 per cent) are very high,” RiteshRites said.By region, the highest threats of physical violence were reported by victims from Mumbai (51 per cent), Delhi (47 per cent) and Hyderabad (46 per cent) with Delhi victims (51 per cent) experiencing the highest incidence of cyberbullying.Sexual harassment was also a concern for the under 40s, experienced by 40 per cent of this age group. Reports of sexual harassment were highest by victims from Delhi and Mumbai (43 per cent) followed by Kolkata (37 per cent) and Bangalore (36 per cent).Online harassment often triggered emotional reactions with 45 per cent of people saying it made them feel angry, 41 percent irritated and 36 percent frustrated. Worryingly, one in four women found their experience frightening.