DOXING DEFINITION
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Doxing is the act of gathering and publicly sharing someone’s private or personally identifiable information—such as their home address, phone number, Social Security number, workplace, or personal photos—without their consent. The goal is often to harass, intimidate, shame, or harm the individual, sometimes escalating from online attacks to real-world threats like stalking or violence.
The term originated in the 1990s within hacker communities, where it was used to "drop dox" (short for "documents") on anonymous rivals, exposing their real identities. Today, doxing is a widespread form of cyber harassment used in online culture wars, political disputes, and personal vendettas. It can involve compiling data from public records, social media, hacked accounts, or data brokers.
While sharing publicly available information isn’t always illegal, doxing becomes unlawful when it involves stalking, threats, harassment, or illegal data access—such as hacking or social engineering. In some jurisdictions, like Washington State, doxing is explicitly illegal if done with intent to harm or reckless disregard for potential harm.
Doxing can lead to severe consequences, including identity theft, financial fraud, and physical danger, especially for marginalized groups such as women, activists, and public figures.
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026 01:05PM