Doxing

Doxing, also spelled as Doxxing, involves exposing personal details of an individual online, including their real name, address, workplace, phone number, financial information, and more, without their consent.

Originating in the online hacker community in the 1990s, doxing emerged from conflicts between hackers who would reveal personal information of rivals as a form of retaliation or intimidation.
While disclosing personal information without consent predates the internet, the term "doxing" gained popularity within online communities, where anonymity was highly valued, to describe the act of exposing someone's identity.
The term "dox" is derived from "docs," which refers to documents or personal details, and evolved into a standalone verb, representing the action of revealing private information.
Doxing poses serious privacy and security risks, potentially leading to harassment, stalking, identity theft, and other forms of cybercrime, highlighting the importance of safeguarding personal information online.