How to Protect Yourself from Doxxing (Complete 2026 Guide)
Prevent doxxing attacks that expose your personal information. Protect your privacy and stay safe online.
What is Doxxing?
Doxxing (or doxing) is the malicious publication of someone's private information online without consent. It's used for harassment, intimidation, and threats.
Information Typically Doxxed
- Home address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Workplace
- Family members
- Photos
- Social media accounts
- Financial information
Why People Get Doxxed
- Online disagreements
- Gaming disputes
- Political views
- Journalism/activism
- Revenge/relationship issues
- Random targeting
How Doxxers Find Information
Data Brokers
People-search sites like:
- Spokeo, BeenVerified
- Whitepages, TruePeopleSearch
- Radaris, Intelius
Social Media
- Location check-ins
- Photo metadata
- Friend networks
- Workplace info
Public Records
- Property records
- Voter registration
- Court filings
- Business registrations
Domain Registration
- WHOIS lookups
- Website ownership
Protecting Yourself
Remove Data from Brokers
Most important step:
- Opt out of people-search sites
- Remove from data aggregators
- Monitor for re-listings
- Use GhostMyData for automation
Social Media Privacy
- Private accounts when possible
- Remove location info
- Limit personal details
- Audit friend connections
- Check photo backgrounds
Separate Identities
- Different usernames per platform
- Dedicated email for sensitive activities
- Use pseudonyms when appropriate
- Don't link accounts
Domain Privacy
- Use WHOIS privacy protection
- Use privacy-focused registrars
- Consider proxy registration
Reduce Digital Footprint
- Google yourself regularly
- Remove old accounts
- Use privacy-focused services
- Limit data shared with services
If You're Doxxed
Immediate Steps
- Document everything - Screenshots of doxxing
- Report to platforms - Where info was posted
- Notify police - If threats are made
- Warn family/workplace - They may be targeted too
Damage Control
- Change phone number if shared
- Increase home security
- Vary daily routines
- Consider temporary relocation if threatened
Long-Term Recovery
- Accelerate data broker removals
- Increase privacy measures
- Consider reputation management
- Seek support if needed
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