Steps To Protect Yourself Online Against Doxxing And Harassment

Last updated: October 11, 2024 05:30 pm

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In today’s political climate, people involved in controversial positions or protests can face digital attacks like doxxing and hacking. Protecting privacy and safety online is essential, even if you’re not a high-profile target. Everyone can benefit from these measures, as privacy and security are often social issues beyond individual control.

Everyone can take simple steps to improve their digital privacy and security. Expert technologists can use advanced techniques for greater security, but these basic steps will significantly increase your protection against privacy invasions, hacks, and digital harassment.

 

Disclaimer
None of the information herein is intended as legal advice. We try to keep our "Know Your Rights" materials current. However, please be mindful of the publish date, as the information described herein may not reflect recent legislation or case law that could impact your rights. Please note that although we mention a few services below, we don’t endorse any particular services or products as they can change rapidly. This guidance was written and syndicated by the National ACLU.

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You will never achieve absolute security from privacy invasions, but you can make gains in fighting surveillance and harassment by political antagonists, government, companies, or hackers with steps like the ones we have described here