Online uncovering, also called doxing, is the practice of revealing private information about an individual or organization gathered from online sources. Methods include searching public databases, social media and email accounts, and hacking. When done by private individuals it is a form vigilantism. It can also be used by law enforcement departments. For example, it helped the Hong Kong Police Force to investigate the background information of suspects. Driven by the prevalence of the internet and online forums such as the Golden Forum, online uncovering has become a social phenomenon in Hong Kong. It is used to shame, harass, and tarnish of reputation of the victims.
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| - Online uncovering, also called doxing, is the practice of revealing private information about an individual or organization gathered from online sources. Methods include searching public databases, social media and email accounts, and hacking. When done by private individuals it is a form vigilantism. It can also be used by law enforcement departments. For example, it helped the Hong Kong Police Force to investigate the background information of suspects. Driven by the prevalence of the internet and online forums such as the Golden Forum, online uncovering has become a social phenomenon in Hong Kong. It is used to shame, harass, and tarnish of reputation of the victims. (en)
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| - Online uncovering, also called doxing, is the practice of revealing private information about an individual or organization gathered from online sources. Methods include searching public databases, social media and email accounts, and hacking. When done by private individuals it is a form vigilantism. It can also be used by law enforcement departments. For example, it helped the Hong Kong Police Force to investigate the background information of suspects. Driven by the prevalence of the internet and online forums such as the Golden Forum, online uncovering has become a social phenomenon in Hong Kong. It is used to shame, harass, and tarnish of reputation of the victims. (en)
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