Elon Musk, the current owner of Twitter, purchased the social network for $46 billion and renamed it X.
The site continues to be one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, but heavy use can put users at risk, especially those who are subjected to harassment and have their privacy violated. Recently, Musk posted that X would be taking a zero-tolerance policy towards doxxing and would immediately suspend the accounts of those who engage in this behavior.
What is doxxing?
Doxxing is a type of harassment that involves gathering and disclosing personal information about an individual or group with the intention of causing harm or sharing it with others for the same purpose. This information can include someone’s first or last name, phone number, address, or details about their friends and family. It is important to note that doxxing is a serious crime and violates numerous laws related to data protection, as well as an individual’s right to privacy and personal identity.
The CEO is sensitive to the issue of doxxing as his own location has been leaked. This event led him to ban a Twitter account that had content related to the whereabouts of his private jet. The information that was being published is all public, but Musk took issue with it being broadcast to millions of people across various social media platforms.
What is the difference between swatting and doxxing?
Swatting is a serious problem that many celebrities have been facing lately. It goes beyond doxxing, as it involves reporting a fake crime to the authorities at the leaked or found address. If the threat is deemed severe enough, law enforcement agents may intervene, which can be a very distressing experience for the target and their loved ones.
