“Doxxing” originated in early internet culture, where malicious users would “drop documents” (later shortened to “dox”) containing personal information about others on public forums. Over time, it evolved into a widely used verb… Read more

Scammers have realized that many people’s devices are now fairly secure, so they’ve shifted tactics. Instead of relying on traditional hacking, they’re turning to interpersonal scams to access sensitive information. These tactics target human behavior rather than technical systems… Read more

Image-based sexual abuse refers to the non-consensual sharing of private, sexually explicit images. You may know it as “revenge porn,” but experts discourage that term, as it implies the victim is at fault… Read more

Sextortion is a type of image-based sexual abuse where someone threatens to share your nude or sexual images—real or AI-generated—unless you do what they demand… Read more

Cyberstalking is when a person uses the internet to track, harass, intimidate, or instill fear in another person. It can involve unwanted messages on social media, emails, or using doxxed information like phone numbers or addresses… Read more

Also known as mis- or dis-information, online lies are accidental or intentional misrepresentations made on the internet—whether for personal gain, to settle a score, as a prank, or out of ignorance. Good-faith disagreement is okay… Read more

Any online harm can be perpetrated by a dating partner or spouse. If the harm is coming from someone close to you, the risk and danger increases dramatically. This form of online harassment is rarely isolated… Read more