verb
- to search for and publish private or identifying information about someone on the internet, typically with malicious intent
Usage: informal; internet slang; often considered unethical or illegal
Examples
- The activist was doxed after posting controversial comments online.
- Hackers threatened to dox the company's employees if their demands were not met.
- Social media users warned each other not to dox anyone, regardless of disagreement.
- The journalist's address was doxed by angry readers who disagreed with her reporting.
- Platforms have strict policies against doxing to protect user privacy and safety.