Doxing involves researching and publicly releasing private information about an individual, such as addresses, financial records, or contact details, without consent. It is typically used as harassment, intimidation, or to incite harm. Malicious actors, including cyberbullies, hacktivists, and stalkers, benefit by silencing targets or damaging reputations, often with severe psychological and physical consequences.
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