If yes, how?
2006-06-20 15:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I mean..EXACT location
2006-06-20 15:55:11 · update #1
There are a lot of factors in your scenario. Let's just say that when you send emails, surf the Internet and other online activities, you leave traces. Some are pretty obvious and others can be derived especially if other databases are involved.
As example, if I go to my local hotspots and authenticate, it would be pretty easy for the provider to know where I'm at. In contrast, if I fill out a feedback form on the hotspot site from home and don't put my name they would have a much harder time finding out the computer's location. For starters, they would have to pull out information from their server logs. If they had some sort of database with IP and name info, they might be able to match me. Part of that depends on how your IP address is assigned.
If I threatened the hotspot provider or did damage to their property , they could request my info from my ISP. The ISP would most likely want some legal authority before giving that info but most end user agreements state that companies will turn over that data for just cause.
If you're just paranoid about someone finding out where you surf, I wouldn't be too worried. Most webmasters aren't too concerned down to the individual user. They do get concerned when they see things out of the ordinary in their logs. And usually when things are out of the ordinary, there is some other clue left that raises their awareness and it's not the IP address.
Another item to mention is the IP address maps to a device connection at a specific time. It doesn't indicate who is using the device.
Lastly, there are other means by which someone can determine the computer location outside of IP. It's not the only way on some systems.
The link below shows example of what webmasters can view in their server logs. The second link is one which does a geo lookup for you on your own IP address. This might give you an idea of what info is captured.
2006-06-20 16:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by ahennegar 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. There was a case in St. Louis where a serial killer was found because the FBI was able to track his IP address and went directly to his house to arrest him.
I don't know if individuals can do it, but the authorities can do it, obviously, as evidenced by the above.
They use the IP address to find out which internet provider was used. Once they have that information, they can discover which user had been assigned a specific IP address at a specific time. Usually IP addresses are dynamic for individual users, which means a different IP address is assigned at each log-in. That information helps them to track down the user, because the log files at the internet provider has a record of the IP addresses used.
2006-06-20 16:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutely. Do not let any Internet site, web page, or web advertiser tell you otherwise. Because of the perverted weirdos out there stalking children/young people and adults there is a law now that forces all Internet sites to release personal information to the police or FBI under life threatening circumstances. The fact that there is a law that opens this doors means there will be those that will abuse this. Never ever email anyone assuming you are incognito because you will be discovered.
Update to your last edit: Yes at your exact location. Do not be fooled, big brother is watching but in this case I agree with it.
2006-06-20 16:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by Shellback 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, state laws may require your internet service provider to provide the address and location of the computer with the IP address, so if your internet account is registered under your house address, there can come and get you
2006-06-20 16:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by Eddie Raj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, yeah. Within about 10 feet. Your IP adresss is just like a real adress. Whenever you log on to the internet, the computer assigns an IP adress to you. This fuctions like a real address, and therefore can be tracked, as long as you are online (And even sometimes later when your are offline).
2006-06-20 15:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by ddrorangeman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be behind a Mumbai proxy or something. Each country has a number of IPs that are automated related to it. I am not completley sure how the IPs are selected, but I believe there is a pattern. There is a certain pattern in your IP that is referenced to Dubai, hence it knows you are there (or, in case, it knows your proxy is in Mumbai).
2016-03-26 23:25:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you're connecting through your ISP, your ISP knows who you are and the address you are using.
You can see IP addresses of PC's connected to you with commands such as netstat.
2006-06-20 15:59:36 · answer #7 · answered by ytana9999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can be tracked to the initial server, but the location would have to come from the ISP, and they would not give that out without a court order.
Now if you are the FBI, CIA, or NSA, then you can
2006-06-20 16:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by butchell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋