As political tensions rise, scientists increasingly face threats, including doxxing and targeted harassment. During the pandemic, EcoHealth Alliance became a focal point for conspiracy theories, endangering its staff. Recent cases, such as the doxxing of Argentine political scientist Ariadna Gallo after protesting academic funding cuts, illustrate the precarious situation. Cybersecurity becomes a pressing concern as the integrity and safety of researchers are jeopardized due to escalating political divides and misinformation online, compelling a reevaluation of priorities in the scientific community.
As political divides deepen, threats to scientists are multiplying, leading to instances of doxxing, hate mail, and even death threats, impacting their safety.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the EcoHealth Alliance faced conspiracy theories regarding its work, making the organization and its employees targets of harassment.
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