Preventing Doxxing
Doxxing occurs when personally identifiable information is posted online, with the intent of causing harm/distress. This may happen as a form of revenge, putting the victim in an unsafe and stressful situation.
People may share a person’s information, believing it is justified due to social justice. Victims of doxxing may be stalked, or face threats of violence. In Singapore, doxxing is illegal and attackers will face consequences.
Your child should know about doxxing so they do not participate in it. By learning about how someone gets doxxed, they can also take steps to prevent themselves from being attacked.
People use the same username on different platforms and accounts, making it easy for followers to find them on multiple websites. However, it is also easy for an attacker to find accounts and collate information across platforms.
Phishing is an easy way for attackers to gain access to sensitive information. Attackers use phishing to trick victims into giving up their login details. With access to their account, attackers can view information their victims hid from the public, such as their phone numbers.
Looking through one's social media account is an easy way to gather information, especially if their account is public. Most people are careless with the information they share online, and may post information that reveals personally identifiable information, such as their address or favorite places.
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