This website is doxing Tesla owners across the US
What's the story
A doxing website called "Dogequest" is exposing the personal information of Tesla owners across the US.
The site has an interactive map which shows the names, addresses, and phone numbers of these people.
Notably, it uses an image of a Molotov cocktail as its cursor.
The creators have claimed they will only remove identifying information about Tesla drivers if they prove they've sold their EVs.
Vandalism
Site linked to vandalism incidents against Tesla drivers
The emergence of Dogequest comes amid a spate of vandalism incidents targeting Tesla drivers and dealerships.
The acts are believed to be a reaction to CEO Elon Musk's prominent role in the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Earlier this March, a woman was arrested for attacking a Tesla dealership with an incendiary device in Loveland, Colorado.
Two Tesla dealerships in Oregon were also shot at recently, without any reported injuries.
Employee data
Dogequest hosts personal details of DOGE employees
Dogequest also claims to host personal information of DOGE employees, although the authenticity of this data remains unverified. The source of the Tesla owner information displayed on the site is currently unknown.
Legal implications
Doxing can violate regulations related to harassment
Doxing, the act of publicly sharing someone's private/personal information without their consent, is often intended to harass, intimidate and harm individuals.
While not always illegal when sharing publicly available information, it can violate laws pertaining to harassment, stalking, threats or invasion of privacy.
This could possibly lead to criminal charges or civil lawsuits against those responsible for such acts.