In this special Deep Cover edition of Privacy Files, we unpack the chilling story of Hannah Mossman Moore, a jewelry designer whose life was derailed after a chance meeting at London Fashion Week.
What began as a casual professional introduction to Kin Hung spiraled into a years-long harassment campaign — abusive emails, fake profiles, impersonation, and targeted smears that spread to her family.
We break down the timeline, the investigation led by journalist Carole Cadwalladr in the BBC podcast Stalked, and why this case is a stark reminder that digital harassment doesn’t always require hacking — sometimes, it’s about weaponizing identity itself.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How online impersonation can be as damaging as direct hacking
The role linguistic forensics and IP tracing played in the BBC’s investigation
Why law enforcement often struggles with cross-border online harassment cases
Practical, non-generic tactics you can use to reduce your attack surface
How to prepare your friends and family so they can’t be turned against you
Resources & Links
Have I Been Pwned? – Check if your email or phone number appears in known breaches
https://haveibeenpwned.comDeleteMe – Subscription service to remove your personal data from data broker sites
https://joindeleteme.comSpokeo Monitoring – Monitor for new appearances of your info in public databases
https://www.spokeo.com/monitorAura – Identity theft protection & monitoring
https://www.aura.comMozilla Monitor – Free tool to track when your name or other key terms appear online
https://monitor.mozilla.orgClarity - My Terms of Service and Privacy Policy analyzer
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