doxx
Publicize someone's address
To doxx someone is to publicly reveal their private information online—real name, home address, phone number, workplace—typically with malicious intent.
The word comes from "docs" (documents).
Doxxing is a form of harassment, often used to intimidate, enable stalking, or incite others to target the victim: She was doxxed after her tweet went viral.
Also spelled dox.
Punitive response to injury
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
spite · grudge · payback · intimidation · coercion · blackmail · terrorize · cyberbullying
Make something visible
- uncoverReveal what's hidden
- unmaskReveal true identity
- leakEscape through a breach
- discloseReveal hidden information
expose · publicize · out · identify · broadcast · workplace · deanonymize · trace
Infiltrating protected digital systems
Insider who reports misconduct
- transparencyState of being see-through
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- dissentDisagreement with authority
journalist · Wikileaks · Anonymous · hacktivism · investigative · corruption · exposé
retaliation
Punitive response to injury
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
bullying · spite · grudge · payback · intimidation · coercion · blackmail · terrorize · cyberbullying · targeted
reveal
Make something visible
disclose · expose · publicize · out · identify · broadcast · workplace · deanonymize · trace · locate
hacking
Infiltrating protected digital systems
breach · username · aggregator · reconnaissance · enumeration
whistleblower
Insider who reports misconduct
- transparencyState of being see-through
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
dissent · journalist · Wikileaks · Anonymous · hacktivism · investigative · corruption · exposé
anonymity
Unknown identity state
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- pseudonymFictitious professional name
burner · OPSEC · PII · scrubbing · redaction · handle · alias · throwaway · metadata · geolocation