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Elon Musk Exploring Doxxing When Suspended 10 Journalists on Twitter
Understanding the Unfortunate Reality of Doxxing
The term “doxxing” is derived from the combination of two words, “documents” and “dropping.” It is the deliberate act of publishing private or identifying information about an individual or organization without permission.
Recently, Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX, blocked multiple journalists from his social media accounts after they exposed his tweets as false and misleading.
This incident sparked uproar from news organizations, lawmakers, and supporters who felt that Musk had violated the freedom of expression. Let’s look at why doing can be so dangerous, what it has done to society, and how we can protect ourselves against it.
Types of Information That Can Be Leaked Through Doxxing
Doxxing refers to releasing personal information that would identify an individual or organization. It might include full name, home address, phone number, credit card details, and other data.
Other information that could be doxxed includes private photos or videos, medical records, and emails or text messages.
