{"id":8353,"date":"2023-10-26T06:19:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T10:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/?p=8353"},"modified":"2024-01-22T10:14:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T15:14:46","slug":"how-to-prevent-doxxing","status":"publish","type":"doxxing","link":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/how-to-prevent-doxxing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Doxxing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-doxxing\">What Is Doxxing?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-prevent-doxxing\">How to Prevent Doxxing\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#remove-yourself-from-data-brokers\">Remove yourself from data brokers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#remove-personal-info-from-other-sites\">Remove personal info from other sites<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#personal-blogs\">Personal blogs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#external-sites\">External sites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#ask-google-to-remove-personal-information\">Ask Google to remove personal information\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#set-up-google-alerts\">Set up Google alerts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#treat-every-account-as-a-separate-entity\">Treat every account as a separate entity\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#compartmentalize-your-email-accounts\">Compartmentalize your email accounts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#adjust-social-media-privacy-settings\">Adjust social media privacy settings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#protect-your-ip-address\">Protect your IP address<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#beware-of-social-engineering-attempts\">Beware of social engineering attempts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#remove-geotags-from-photos\">Remove geotags from photos<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#use-strong-passwords-and-multi-factor-authentication\">Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dont-overshare\">Don\u2019t overshare\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#doxx-yourself\">Doxx yourself\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#prevent-doxxing\">Prevent Doxxing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After learning about how damaging and even dangerous having my information exposed online is, I made it a priority to find out how to prevent doxxing (and swatting) by keeping my identity as separate as possible from my online personas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ll go over the steps you can take to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-doxxing\">What Is Doxxing?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A form of online harassment, <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/what-is-doxxing-how-to-protect-against-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doxxing<\/a> involves publicly sharing someone\u2019s personal information without their consent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The practice originated in the hacker community in the 1990s when one hacker would &#8221; drop dox\u201d (short for documents or docs) on another hacker and has since become incredibly common among internet trolls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get doxxed for pretty much anything these days &#8211; including liking a specific manga series, as this X (formerly Twitter) user found out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/6yEHDrazGc6Kz1nDDQF4x8IcfvCb9GeoLaEfGXyZGzpWhuiTBcB-fPskFZNqk7gmv18SgQ2LAB_kR36cNNQwcbARXWmdydpK0OuYY87fBv_YbCTPjNQks-mQfLHTkwRz_vzX7_e4acG7eumBkYHAaEo\" alt=\"X (Twitter post) that says &quot;I was doxxed two years ago by three separate people because I liked dragon maid.&quot;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about doxxing in general, as well as swatting (a practice that involves making false reports to law enforcement about someone else so that they go to the victim\u2019s address), read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/what-is-doxxing-and-swatting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doxxing and swatting<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-doxxing\">How to Prevent Doxxing&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take much for someone to doxx you &#8211; all they need is some basic information about you and the malicious intent to do something with it. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to think of all the places doxxers can find your private details and then do your best to hide or remove your information from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some steps you can take to minimize your digital footprint and reduce the likelihood of getting doxxed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remove-yourself-from-data-brokers\">Remove yourself from data brokers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways for someone to doxx you is through a data broker website, aka people search site\/phone number lookup site\/email address lookup site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/kyUNtA_ClMc8yS5OCT-ojcVOqYa0VtOOuc9hPLYqvt01jmJ8orsuBZvq-rBNCq0DMoam0x16IqQNlnPIKs6MgTk52EzCJ9MA4NVwJ1FKzwRJBk6ONCU3oQ-RAd8WyqgZgPfnKKppjTKuHqvbdsuiLJQ\" alt=\"Reddit post about how someone got doxxed through a free phone number look up site\" style=\"width:522px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Data brokers are websites that collect data on individuals from a variety of sources (public records, social media, etc.), package this data into profiles, and then sell these profiles to others for as little as $0.99. Sometimes, data brokers even give away personal information for free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding out more about you through a data broker website is really simple. All someone needs is your name\/phone number\/email address, or username.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/k-lq_VdPUmMd8G0FaBq5vCKuHSAawsK3v1yfN19Q0DErZYKjm1sa5t_4C9R-MTzd8teE2rBkHby02P-Y3nS1mRD8DSFHEz7vnuVFWA72hxuhEfh0aZSoU4p6dXnTnPTHXNNpuPrEOhSDvN5hniFsLwo\" alt=\"People search site username lookup feature\" style=\"width:747px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they type this information into the search bar of the data broker site, they will get a report about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what a sample report looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/xiASrHS8hwZ0S4Zmf69JyuwyZczu-3nnnNstSdNXiErM48UGDhmxMFCP6sTVhQRt-AC2oAOhZUdHBvJ3DXcz_bvhBwvVnvT79tFq3-Ds1Xqs-oNS8sRI1mlaVnMvdcFdk1UglmPjN7H1RdVEyxfm-oc\" alt=\"Example of a data broker report \" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7104761904761905;width:355px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Data broker reports contain a lot of information. A typical report can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family member information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media profiles&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bankruptcy information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divorce records&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026and much more!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, all the information someone who wants to dox another person needs (data broker information can also be used for identity theft and cybersecurity threats).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you can remove yourself from data brokers by opting out of their databases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, you\u2019ll need to complete an opt-out form or send an email to every data broker website that your information appears on (the opt-out process differs from one data broker to the next).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something to keep in mind is that data brokers renew their profile databases regularly. This means that when data brokers scrape more data about you, they will start a new profile on you, and you\u2019ll need to contact the same data broker again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather not have to opt out from data brokers manually, you can subscribe to a <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data broker removal service like DeleteMe<\/a>, where privacy experts will opt you out on your behalf.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remove-personal-info-from-other-sites\">Remove personal info from other sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data brokers are not the only sites that expose your personal information. Your own personal sites might also reveal too much. External sites can likewise put you at risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal-blogs\">Personal blogs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a website or blog, remove your personal data from it so your full name, address, phone number, and email address can\u2019t be easily collected. Using a contact form instead of leaving your email address visible is a good option if you want to remain reachable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website owners can also usually request that domain registration be made private so users of Whois lookup tool aren\u2019t able to find their contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"external-sites\">External sites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your personal info is on an external site, such as a Medium publication, a local community newspaper, or someone else\u2019s blog, contact the owner of the page or publication and ask them to remove your details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out who to contact, look for a \u201cContact Us\u201d tab on the site or check Whois to see if their contact information is visible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ask-google-to-remove-personal-information\">Ask Google to remove personal information&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do a Google search of your name or other personal information and see results that contain information you\u2019d rather keep private, there\u2019s an easy way to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/how-to-remove-doxxing-content-on-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">request Google to remove it<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, click on the three vertical dots to the right of the URL for the search result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A popup menu will open. Click \u201cRemove result\u201d to be presented with a list of choices as to why you\u2019d like to remove the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/H2HiTOAnDzrN9R1NezPdYj588rMxhUWPGSaciDMyIZfL_lInMJ-bKFqAYXT-SWZRVjGcG78XqTk67OId9tcvNO_5wjbYSnuHQZw_B0PGnLixbBhykA4bjvYbH8rMhV_G4ATHF9kmE2vdPwSUO1sDpzM\" alt=\"Google search pop up menu to remove result\" style=\"width:383px;height:162px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose to remove the information either because it has your contact information, someone is attempting to harm you with the information (using online harassment), or whatever reason best fits your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/iwthwlVw06yCDQpyRXKfaDByYTz88C2UEfhULvkF3W1tGQPXUAEk8T6LBGPok9Uv8SUsy7uFe1aQ7jIk_ihA5qJAo9Fm-q597118Cj3qlGtZ_WkYK6NArL9qL7WxST9cRClmiiXHL4QNJm-6AZkVykc\" alt=\"Reasons why you want to remove your personal information from Google Search \" style=\"width:320px;height:305px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-up-google-alerts\">Set up Google alerts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out whenever information about you appears on Google Search, you can set up a real-time Google alert on yourself. That way, anytime more info appears, you\u2019ll be notified, and you can take steps to remove it from the search engine if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set up a Google alert, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Alerts page<\/a>, sign in to your Google account, and enter your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"treat-every-account-as-a-separate-entity\">Treat every account as a separate entity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you use the same username across different online accounts? If yes, doxxing you has become much easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent a doxxing incident, keeping your accounts unique and separate is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use different usernames and passwords on every website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using real-world information whenever possible (including your real name, phone number, and date of birth). Not only can this information be used to dox you, but combined with your social security number, it can be used to open bank accounts and credit cards in your name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t use identifying profile pictures.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using the same words and phrases between your different accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never link your accounts to one another.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create multiple anonymous accounts on forums like Reddit, i.e., a different, unique profile for each one. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be leaving breadcrumbs for someone to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/IV3HHasLlce6HnmH6NAFukG0YtsYkvb0wuI60SvUGEma93b_LLZvx-cpd2Y5kRMC8jzVaeB2pMuwCHIq7DIBNPyo2f5mw4pu3LCR6mmEzIjNYghlwOQArGTZf3URaMbwfRToF4m4Alt-cuFtgYEjvt4\" alt=\"Reddit post explaining how easy it is to dox someone based on their online activity \" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"compartmentalize-your-email-accounts\">Compartmentalize your email accounts&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your email address can expose your identity. In the event of a cyber-attack or data breach, keeping your email accounts separate can help minimize the possibility that your other accounts and real identity will be jeopardized and end up on the dark web.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>If someone typed in your email address into the HaveIBeenPwned tool, how many sites that you have an online account with would they be able to trace to you?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/PvLCYA0nh02kzQ7iSPTdGENcc3-TdV1Y4DBmQPdfVgmV7ysndrtwTdZJKiXPGadZvynCPmyQcZIQw8OOTYdRGVEehHnexW5uiuaC_0nqLwsSBVRghunuRqw_M28SarpoMC2ds3lZJ-W2lLHUrpIJxQA\" alt=\"Have I Been Pwned site screenshot\" style=\"width:601px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At a minimum, you should aim to have an \u201cofficial\u201d or professional email address, a personal email address for friends and family, and an email address for miscellaneous websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adjust-social-media-privacy-settings\">Adjust social media privacy settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the privacy settings for every social media account you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that your biographical information and your posts are set to \u201cfriends only,\u201d private, or whatever setting that hides your personally identifiable information and other details about your life from the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the platform allows you to opt out of data tracking or sharing, personalization, personalized ads, or anything along those lines, opt out to maximize your online privacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be prompted that the functionality of the platform will be affected, but it\u2019s a small trade-off for protection from harassment and cyberbullying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protect-your-ip-address\">Protect your IP address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of discussion about the importance of using a virtual private network (VPN) or Tor to hide your IP address so as not to get doxxed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what can someone actually do with your IP address? Well, they can get an idea of your geographic region, your ISP, and your interests (based on the websites you visit). However, unless it\u2019s law enforcement or some other government agency that\u2019s after you, the chances of them being able to get your specific personal information with your IP address are slim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason why is that most IP addresses are dynamic, meaning they change constantly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, if you believe that the person who\u2019s after you can potentially find what IP address you were using on a specific date, then using a VPN or Tor is the safest option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beware-of-social-engineering-attempts\">Beware of social engineering attempts&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone can use a phishing email or message to trick you into handing over your personal details or clicking on a malware file disguised as something else that ends up being an info stealer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remove-geotags-from-photos\">Remove geotags from photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime you upload a photo to the internet, it can potentially be traced back to your specific location &#8211; unless you remove the geotag from it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove your geotag from a photo before uploading it on your iOS phone, tablet, or laptop, go to your Photos and pull up the photo you\u2019d like to upload.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the \u201cShare\u201d button in the lower left corner, and then click \u201cOptions\u201d on the top of the screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there, you\u2019ll see a \u201cLocation\u201d slider (which is always on by default). Slide it to the left to turn it off. You\u2019ll need to do this for every photo or batch of photos you upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/_b25cqe78soFo8oioChe4-y5vZaAXEHfKSWYukcHuns5dwZBKdiPjgfSVJpLuecoeAg8Ze7YPKTxGbN8mQHgOdDUU_rk1fs3tvvxDFXTinnMFGYmXa9-mFC4i_WcM0PYySGe4c89n7Or3AzUbn_xCGo\" alt=\"iPhone screenshot to remove geotags from photos\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.4625199362041467;width:279px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Android, open Google Photos, open the photo you&#8217;d like to share, click the three vertical dots, and then &#8220;Edit.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8220;Remove location.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with iOS, you\u2019ll need to do this with each photo, batch of photos, or video you upload to remove the GPS location data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-strong-passwords-and-multi-factor-authentication\">Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the same password on multiple sites is a definite no-no, but what about using weak passwords?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use personal pieces of information like your spouse\u2019s name, variations on the same word, or simple sequences of numbers and letters, it\u2019s relatively easy for someone to guess your password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set up a strong password by avoiding any real words, incorporating upper and lowercase letters, using special symbols (like ( , ! &gt; and so on), and including non-sequential numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Use a password manager to create unique passwords and keep track of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-overshare\">Don\u2019t overshare&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you\u2019re posting or sharing something online, keep in mind that anything you upload can be used against you. Even the things you don\u2019t think matter can be used to build a profile about who you are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/BK-_XI86uE27uT2-CWZPvolGJgiDeGHTarWRC4T4rDZ6yyEPWf9QW1A7_xl0oHJSHPS-xMXJi8XMLsG-geKPRNI4pM2XVVIDa4TrdsiyKdhA2_R0-9LS6G3rGypJGTV1D9w-udcwpebBrtGt3PDQbbc\" alt=\"A Reddit post showing how easy it is to doxx another Reddit user \" style=\"width:555px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The worst part? Whether it\u2019s deliberately saved by someone else as a screenshot or an automatic content scraper, the information you shared up until now could stay on the internet forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doxx-yourself\">Doxx yourself&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve (hopefully) done some of the above, it\u2019s time to check what your digital footprint looks like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How hard would it be for someone to doxx you right now?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Do a Google search on your own name and read what comes up, noting any personal details or private information (taking steps to remove it if needed).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Go to your social media profiles, Reddit username profiles, and any other profiles you have to see if you can use the public information there to figure out more about yourself and track down your other accounts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a step-by-step guide on how to doxx yourself, read <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/a-guide-to-doxxing-yourself-on-the-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our guide<\/a> and use our <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/doxxing-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of self-doxxing tools<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevent-doxxing\">Prevent Doxxing&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking steps to prevent your private information from being publicly available, you\u2019ll decrease the potential that someone can get ahold of it and dox you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you have a presence on the internet, the risk will always be there. But by being vigilant, taking security precautions, and regularly checking for your information online, your chances of experiencing a doxxing attack will be much slimmer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After learning about how damaging and even dangerous having my information exposed online is, I made it a priority to find out how to prevent doxxing (and swatting) by keeping my identity as separate as possible from my online personas.&nbsp; In this guide, I\u2019ll go over the steps you can take to do the same. 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