The individuals targeted in these lists were often members of the "Gacha" community, anime fans, or users of specific Discord servers. The goal of the creators was to intimidate these users or "expose" them for perceived transgressions within their online communities. Security and Safety Risks

Many links claiming to lead to the "leak" were actually phishing sites designed to steal the login credentials of those curious enough to click.

Participating in the distribution of such files carries significant risks. In many jurisdictions, sharing private, identifying information with the intent to harm or harass (doxing) can lead to: