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What is doxxing and how can I prevent it from happening to me?

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Doxxing is when someone uses publicly-available information to find out personal details about someone else. To protect yourself, here are tips you should follow:


  1. Create Strong Passwords
    • Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
    • Create passwords that are at least 8 characters long.
    • Don’t use personal information like birthdays or pet names in passwords.
  2. Secure Your Social Media Accounts
    • Disable Location Settings for Your Posts.
    • Don’t Share Personal Information.
    • Adjust Your Privacy Settings.
    • Be Careful What You Post.
  3. Be Careful with Personal Email
    • Never Respond to Suspicious Emails.
    • Be Careful with Links You Receive.
    • Be Careful What You Post.
    • Don’t Click on Suspicious Links.
  4. Protect Your Login Information
    • Don’t Share Your Login Information.
    • Enable 2-Factor Authentication Whenever Possible.

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