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flag FBI warns of rising doxxing and swatting threats; Illinois enacts law to sue attackers.

flag The FBI has warned of a rise in doxxing, which targets vulnerable groups like LGBTQ+ youth and racial minorities by revealing their personal information online without consent. flag Swatting, another form of harassment, involves false emergency calls to send police to a victim's home. flag In response, Illinois has enacted the Civil Liability for Doxxing Act, allowing victims to sue attackers starting January 1, 2024, if the doxxing causes harm such as emotional distress or economic loss.

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