Heterogeneity in online identity obfuscation: techniques, motivations, and links to illicit activities

Johansen J, Hamilton-Giachritsis C, Joinson A.

DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/jbtsw_v1
Published: 2026-08-14
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@article{allodium:10.31234/osf.io/jbtsw_v1,
  title = {Heterogeneity in online identity obfuscation: techniques, motivations, and links to illicit activities},
  author = {Johansen J and  Hamilton-Giachritsis C and  Joinson A.},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.31234/osf.io/jbtsw_v1},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/jbtsw_v1}
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Heterogeneity in online identity obfuscation: techniques, motivations, and links to illicit activities
AU  - Johansen J
AU  -  Hamilton-Giachritsis C
AU  -  Joinson A.
PY  - 2026
DO  - 10.31234/osf.io/jbtsw_v1
UR  - https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/jbtsw_v1
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J, J., C, H., & A., J. (2026). Heterogeneity in online identity obfuscation: techniques, motivations, and links to illicit activities. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/jbtsw_v1

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