Doxxing
The act of publishing private or sensitive information that identifies an individual, usually with malicious intentions.
Did you know?
The term doxxing comes from “dropping dox” (slang for “documents”), meaning to expose someone’s private files.
Recent trends
In recent years, doxxing has been used as a political weapon. Public figures such as political leaders, executives, reporters, government workers, and activists have seen an uptick in doxxing attempts. Criminals are also employing AI to generate deepfakes and spread misinformation in their doxxing campaigns.