cover of episode The toxic doxing economy: how your personal data is bought and sold

The toxic doxing economy: how your personal data is bought and sold

2025/3/28
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The term 'Unboxing' in China, translated as 'kaihe', refers to the exposure of personal information on the internet, often with malicious intent. This chapter discusses the cultural implications and differences with 'doxing'.
  • The term 'kaihe' translates to 'unboxing' and involves exposing private information.
  • 'Renrou Sousou' translates to 'human flesh search', focusing on information collection.
  • Both terms are prevalent in Chinese internet culture, similar to 'doxing' in the West.
  • Doxing involves revealing private information globally, often to cause harm.

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Your most sensitive secrets – ID details, home addresses, even financial records – may already be for sale on the web without your knowledge. This month, a 13-year-old girl was caught trading in stolen personal information, revealing how private lives are being archived and sold like commodities. In this episode, CGTN Radio reporter Jiang Tao uncovers how this shadow economy operates and what protection exists in our increasingly exposed digital world.