WorldAugust 13, 2026
doxxing
DOK-sing
Definition
The act of publicly revealing or publishing private, identifying information about an individual, such as their home address or personal phone number, usually with malicious intent.
Etymology
Derived from the abbreviation 'docs' for 'documents.' It originated in hacker culture during the 1990s as 'dropping docs,' referring to exposing a rival's private information.
In the news
The article mentions an attorney who described a legal case as 'retaliation and abuse of power' over an alleged incident of doxxing. It highlights the serious professional and legal consequences associated with this practice.
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