Good evening FFA.
Today’s PSA is on Hackers, Doxxers and Raiders.
As cool and useful as the internet can be, there’s a lot of people out there who aren’t very cash money. So, today, we’re going to address a few concerns brought to our attention and discuss what every here can do to prevent these concerns from arising.
What is hacking?
the gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer (definition from Oxford Languages
What is doxxing?
search for and publish private or identifying information about (a particular individual) on the Internet, typically with malicious intent.
What is raiding?
a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed
What does this have to do with amino?
Unfortunately every few weeks or so, someone, somewhere, somehow will either A. Witness someone directly threatening to raid or hack aminos or B. Witness someone repost a warning that someone intends to hack or raid aminos. This means that either someone is actually going to attempt to do something OR there’s a lot of hearsay going on. Regardless of which, all threats are taken seriously.
What happens during raids?
In the event a raid happens, a group of s will attempt to go on an amino and flood feeds and PMs with inappropriate images (to include but not limited to: nudity, gore, etc.). They also may spam links to malicious websites that will track your data, expose your information and leave your phone vulnerable.
What do Staff and Team Amino do?
All s who participate in raiding, hacking and doxxing are banned immediately and their content is deleted. They are also reported to Team Amino who usually will do IP bans.
What can I do to help?
If you see someone threatening to do any hacking, doxxing or raiding, report them. It’s against amino guidelines. Flag. a staff member. If you feel a raid is coming or fall victim to a entering your PMs with inappropriate content, take a screenshot, block them, delete the thread, report the . Then pat yourself on the back because you just prevented a dweeb from harming anyone else.
In conclusion
We all play a role in keeping amino safe for all s. If we all do our part, we can keep this place safe and fun for all.
As always, stay safe and let us know if you have any questions.
![PSA: Hackers, Doxxers, Raiding, etc.-[Ci]Good evening FFA.
[ci]Today’s PSA is on Hackers, Doxxers and Raiders.
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Comments (14)
I wouldn't say those boasting about hacking are much of a threat too amino. In my opinion reporting an incident of hacking or something similar is more appropriate then banning some one for just talking on it. Most who actually want to do damage to a site or its s don't usually their intent. They may however boast about it after the incident for credit rights. That is my opinion at least.
Reply to: supercellex
^^^^^
See the comment above.
TL:DR below
Yes. They do. Otherwise the post wouldn’t have been made. Yes, people are that intelligent to where they brag about it on amino. Yes, we have gotten reports on it. Yes, we have had s actually attempt to doxx and raid.
If there is a PSA on it, it has happened on a consistent enough basis to where I felt the need to make a PSA on it. Otherwise, I wouldn’t make a PSA.
Reply to: supercellex
which is why i mentioned hacking as well :weary:
all three happen on amino. i’m aware raids and doxxs are different which is why all three words, hacks, doxx and raids are all in the post as separate categories. they have separate definitions
Reply to: supercellex
cell. it’s a psa with textbook definitions so the basic who isn’t computer savvy can understand. don’t look deep into it bro.