Erica, a bright and sociable student, was very active on social media. One day, an anonymous user named Digital Goblin started sending her threatening messages, saying he would publish personal information about her.
Erica, a brilliant and sociable student, was very active on social media. One day, an anonymous user named Digital Goblin started sending her threatening messages, saying that he would publish personal information about her if she didn’t give him access to her online resources. Erica felt terrified and immediately blocked the unknown user. However, the anxiety and fear constantly tormented her. In the end, she decided to confide in her family, who supported her and helped her contact the relevant authorities to deal with the situation.
Competences addressed
| Knowledge | Skills | Attitudes |
| Factual knowledge about the definition and recognition of the phenomenon of doxing and its forms, including the sharing of private information, both unknown and known, and the use of this information for punitive purposes. | Understanding the importance of online security and protecting personal information. | Awareness of the risks associated with online exposure and online security measures (such as blocking a user and reporting to authorities). |
| Factual knowledge about the emotional implications and mental health derived from the phenomenon of doxing. | Applying the knowledge to identify the risks and consequences of online interactions with people you know. | Recognizing the need to communicate with family members or support figures when facing online threats. |
| Practical knowledge about preventive and reactive measures to address future situations, such as knowledge of privacy rights and procedures to report threats. | Developing skills that allow you to identify the effectiveness of measures taken. | Developing self-protective and coping attitudes to manage anxiety and fear resulting from threatening situations. |
