Doxing

Doxing is publishing private or identifying information about a person, often without consent. It can expose someone to harassment, threats, or physical danger.

Open-source intelligence: The collection and analysis of information from publicly available sources. Doxers can combine public records and online traces to identify a target.
Identity theft: The fraudulent use of another person's identifying information, usually for financial or personal gain. Exposed identifiers can help attackers impersonate a doxing target.
Whistleblowing: The disclosure of information about alleged wrongdoing within an organization or institution. Whistleblowing exposes conduct in the public interest; doxing exposes personal details.
Internet privacy law: Laws governing privacy and personal information in online environments. Legal protections and remedies for doxing vary by jurisdiction and circumstance.
Data broker: A company that collects personal information and sells or shares it with others. Brokered records can supply addresses, phone numbers, and other identifying details.
Cyberstalking: Repeated unwanted monitoring or contact that uses digital technology to intimidate or pursue someone. Published contact and location details can enable persistent digital pursuit.
Investigative journalism: Journalism that uses sustained research to uncover matters of public interest. It may reveal identities, but editorial verification and public-interest standards distinguish it from doxing.
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: A United States federal law addressing unauthorized access to computers and related offenses. It may apply to unlawful access used to obtain information, rather than publication alone.
Digital footprint: The information about a person generated by their online activity and presence. Old posts and account details can provide clues used to identify someone.
Threat: A communication or act expressing an intention to cause harm. Doxing can make threats more specific by revealing a target's identity or location.

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