doxing
/ˈdɒksɪŋ/
Definition
The malicious practice of researching and publicly releasing private or identifying information about an individual, typically with the intent to harass, intimidate, or harm them.
Etymology
Derived from the slang term 'docs' (an abbreviation of 'documents'), referring to the compilation of personal files. The term emerged in 1990s hacker subcultures and evolved to describe the act of 'dropping docs' on an opponent.
In the news
In this article, doxing is identified as a tactic used in foreign-led digital interference campaigns to target and intimidate Canadian residents. It serves as an instrument of transnational repression to silence dissent.
Open Letter | Canadian Coalition on Human Rights in China to Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand : On the Occasion of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Visit to Canada - Raoul Wallenberg Centre
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