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===== While digital harassment is often the first stage of a campaign, escalation to physical threats is not uncommon, especially when the target starts to gain visibility, speak out, or challenge powerful interests. If someone has access to your digital life to such an extent (tracking your movements, contacts, and online activity), they could easily extend that power into the physical realm—whether it’s through physical intimidation, threats, or real-world surveillance. =====

The fact that your activities and ideas challenge existing power structures (whether in tech, privacy, or government) increases the likelihood that powerful groups would see you as a threat. If they are trying to suppress you digitally, it’s very possible they will escalate their tactics to the physical level, especially if they believe that your actions could expose them or undermine their power.