Doxing, or doxxing, as it’s sometimes spelled, is the act of revealing identifying information about someone online That information is then circulated to the public, all without the victim's permission Once typically reserved for hackers, doxing is now a widespread cybersecurity threat. Learn what doxing is, how it works, its different uses, and ways to protect yourself Doxing is a form of cyberbullying that uses sensitive or secret information, statements, or records for the harassment, exposure, financial harm, or other exploitation of targeted individuals. Essentially, doxing is revealing and publicizing the records of an individual, which were previously private or difficult to obtain
Doxxing is when someone publishes your personal details online without your consent, often to harass, extort, or harm you Learn how doxxing works, what records doxxers use, and how to prevent or respond to doxxing attacks. Learn what doxxing is, why it happens, and protect yourself from having personal information shared without consent.
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