Researching and publicly revealing private information about individuals, typically with malicious intent.
Doxxing (from 'documents' or 'docs') is the practice of researching and publicly disclosing private information about individuals without their consent—home addresses, phone numbers, workplace details, family information. Doxxing enables harassment, stalking, intimidation, and identity theft. Information is gathered from public records, social media, data breaches, and social engineering. Executives, public figures, and anyone in contentious situations face elevated doxxing risk.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Doxxing can threaten personal safety and enable targeted attacks. Review what personal information is publicly available about key personnel. Consider executive protection measures for high-profile individuals.