Post by Cat on May 26, 2018 16:50:52 GMT -5
Doxxing
Doxxing is the act of publishing the private identifiable information or reveal the identity of another person without an individual's consent. In NationStates it is a tool utilized to blackmail, threaten, harass, humiliate, or distress a victim.
Doxxers doxx by utilizing personal information you have posted publicly or privately. Then they use public records, social media websites, and sometimes even real-life surveillance to determine your name, address, appearance, and etc. In rare circumstances, this information can be used to cause harm to the victim in real-life.
If you are being doxxed or know someone that is this should be made a primary concern. It is highly likely a doxxer will utilize the information they gain to cause harm to the victim in real-life. Due to the anonymity of the internet, doxxers feel power over their victims. These threats should not be taken lightly.
Doxxing Prevention Methods
- Do not release personally identifiable information in a public space
- Do not release personally identifiable information in a private space
- Increase privacy on social media; if the site does not allow for privacy control, do not use it
- Remove yourself from people search sites by trying to remove the viewability of your information of various social media sites, restricting access to online accounts, and utilizing your privacy settings.
- Remove your information from data brokers or people who sell your information. (if possible, it is extremely difficult to do. But guides to how to remain safe on the internet will be made available.
- Check how your state / country handles voting files and if you can block the release of certain information about you. (Guidelines will be made available on this subject in the near future)