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Doxxing

Also known as:DoxingPersonal Information Exposure

Definition

The malicious act of researching and publicly publishing private or personally identifying information about an individual — including their home address, phone number, workplace, or family members — without their consent, typically with the intent to harass, intimidate, or incite others to harm them. Creators should implement digital privacy hygiene practices to reduce their doxxing vulnerability.

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