noun
- Plural of dox; instances of publishing private information about someone online, typically to harass or intimidate them.
- Plural of doxy; archaic or historical term for mistresses or lovers.
Usage: informal; internet slang; often used in cybersecurity and online safety contexts
Usage: archaic; dated; historical usage
Examples
- The activist warned that doxes of journalists had increased during the election cycle.
- Several doxes were reported to law enforcement after the online harassment campaign.
- The platform implemented stricter policies to prevent doxes and protect user privacy.
- In historical novels, doxes were often portrayed as women of questionable reputation.
- The cybersecurity team investigated multiple doxes that had occurred on social media.