Doxxed? Here’s the 72-Hour GrayCloak Response Plan
- Steven G.
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 10
By Steven Gray, Founder, GrayCloak – SG@GrayCloak.com
The 72-Hour Window: Act Fast, Stay Legal
I help clients lawfully reclaim privacy after a leak—whether it’s a doxx, romance-scam extortion, or non-consensual image sharing.
“In every crisis there’s a 72-hour window where decisive, legal action can contain 90 % of the damage.” — Steven Gray (based on 41 client cases in 2025)
Hour | Focus | Goal |
0–6 | Preserve | Capture evidence without altering it |
6–24 | Secure | Lock accounts & stop further leaks |
24–48 | Suppress | Remove content via platforms & law |
48–72 | Rebuild | Seed a clean, lawful digital footprint |
This playbook is 100 % legal. It uses commercially available tools, statutory rights, and standard privacy services.
Steal it—or email SG@GrayCloak.com and I'll run it for you.
Hour 0–6 → Evidence Preservation (Do NOT Delete)
Never delete the original post.
Courts view deletion as spoliation; attackers repost anyway.
6-Minute Evidence Checklist
Full-page screenshot (timestamps, URLs, comments)
→ Use Fireshot (Chrome) → save as PDF + PNG
Archive externally
→ Paste URL into archive.is
Screen-record scroll (30–60 sec)
→ Proves context for law enforcement
Generate file hash (optional but gold for court)
Windows: certutil -hashfile "screenshot.png" SHA256 Mac: shasum -a 256 screenshot.png
GrayCloak Practice: Clients forward hashes to us; we attach them to DMCA and court filings.
Hour 6–24 → Account Hardening (Stop the Bleed)
Platform | Lawful Action |
Enable login alerts → add hardware key (YubiKey) | |
Phone | Set carrier port-out PIN → move 2FA to authenticator app |
Social | Switch to private/locked mode (X: “Protect your posts”) |
Cloud | Revoke all third-party app access (Google → Security) |
Real 2025 Case (anonymized): A client’s iCloud was the leak source. Revoking 47 stale app permissions in 11 minutes stopped live photo sync.
Hour 24–48 → Lawful Content Removal
We use three compliant channels—no fake identities, no deception.
Channel | Tool | Typical Turnaround |
DMCA / Platform Policy | LumenDatabase notices | 4–12 hours |
Court Order | Ex parte TRO (where statutes allow) | 24–48 hours |
Host Abuse Desk | Direct report to registrar/host | 6–18 hours |
Sample DMCA Notice (redacted)
Subject: DMCA Takedown – Non-Consensual Intimate Image
URL: [redacted]
I am the rights holder / authorized agent. The material was published without consent.
Please remove within 24 hours and preserve logs.Outcome (2025 data): 38 of 41 platforms removed content within 18 hours when proper legal process was followed.
Hour 24–48 → Extortion Contact (If They Reach You)
Never pay without strategy. Payment is only to buy time for removal.
GrayCloak Response Template (copy-paste)
This chat is being recorded.
Please provide your BTC address.
I need 12 hours to arrange funds.
Meanwhile, remove the material or I will escalate to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).Why it helps (observed pattern):
Delays escalation
Creates admissible evidence
In several cases, contact ceased after IC3 mention - this doesn't always work.
Hour 48–72 → Lawful Digital Reboot
Old Risk | Lawful Replacement |
Compromised email | New ProtonMail alias with auto-expire |
Exposed phone | Privacy-respecting VoIP (e.g., MySudo, Hushed) |
Leaked address | Commercial mail forwarding (e.g., Traveling Mailbox, Anytime Mailbox) |
Address Privacy (Legal & Compliant)
Use CMRA services that comply with USPS Form 1583
Avoid P.O. Boxes for business mail (limited acceptance)
Register business address with state only if required
30-Day Privacy Benchmark (Anecdotal Client Average)
Metric | Target | Observed Average (41 cases) |
Personal Google hits | <3 | 2.1 |
Active data-broker listings | <10 | 7.4 |
New extortion contacts | 0 | 0 |
These are observed outcomes, not guarantees.
FAQ
Can police help with doxxing?
Rarely leads to arrest. Focus on platform removal and civil remedies.
Should I pay the ransom?
Only under controlled conditions (escrow, tracing). Most demand more.
What if non-consensual images are involved?
Federal and state laws apply (e.g., Texas HB 2789). GrayCloak coordinates legal filings.
Free 72-Hour Response ChecklistDownload PDF – GrayCloak 72-Hour Doxx Response Checklist
Need this executed today?
Email SG@GrayCloak.com or visit https://www.graycloak.com.
We use only lawful, defensible methods—so you sleep easy.
— Steven Gray, GrayCloak
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