The word Doxxing comes from the word "documents," and is a malicious act of exposing a person's private details.
Doxxing involves researching, gathering, and publicizing private or personally identifiable information (PII).
This malicious act typically happens on the internet without an individual's consent. Doxxing may expose details such as:
- real names
- addresses
- phone numbers
- email addresses
- employment history
- or any data that can be used to identify an individual
Doxxing is frequently employed to harass, intimidate, or as revenge and can be considered a criminal activity.
Doxxing is a threat to personal privacy and can lead to real-world consequences, including identity theft, stalking, or harm to the victim.