The act of publicly revealing private personal information—such as real names, addresses, or financial data—without consent is known as doxxing. Typically used as a tool for harassment or intimidation, it targets individuals to silence critics or exact revenge. While no one truly benefits, perpetrators gain a false sense of power, often causing severe emotional and reputational harm to victims.
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