The internet, designed to foster connection and facilitate the sharing of information, has seen a troubling transformation in recent years, as personal data emerges as a tool of exploitation. Doxing, the act of revealing an individual’s private information without their permission, has turned online environments into contentious arenas where the concept of privacy seems elusive. What began as a strategy used by hacking groups has now developed into a pervasive instrument of harassment, intimidation, and real-world violence. Individuals targeted by doxing endure significant repercussions that extend beyond mere online distress.
