SCMP | Doxxing has become a powerful weapon in the Hong Kong protests

Having your private information leaked for political reasons may become the new normal

This article originally appeared on ABACUS

“Since my personal information has been posted online, I get a lot of hidden phone calls,” said David, a victim of Hong Kong’s recent doxxing boom.

David, an alias used to avoid bringing further unwanted attention, had his private information leaked on a website that targets Hong Kong protesters and anyone thought to support them.