Cyberbyte November 2026

Understanding Doxxing

Police Scotland is raising awareness of doxxing, a form of online abuse where personal information is shared online without a person's consent. This can include addresses, contact details and other private information, potentially leading to harassment, cyberbullying or other online harm. 

To help people stay safe online, Police Scotland has produced guidance explaining what doxxing is, how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim and what steps to take if personal information has been shared online.

The full Cyber Byte Nov 26_.pdf is available to download below.