I have an IP address and I would like to know where it's coming from? Someone keeps on requesting my password for a site and I receive an email stating the IP. 83.28.26.1
2006-09-28 08:10:30 · 10 answers · asked by ljt x 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
using the tracert command in the command window in xp, it looks like it is from poland.
beo1.neoplus.adsl.tpnet.pl [83.28.26.1]
2006-09-28 08:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At best the IP address will get you back to an ISP only. This is a Phishing scam. Do not answer or click on any attachments or links in this email.
Forward the Email to the FTC here: spam@uce.gov
You can also forward it to this site:
spam@cybertopcops.com
Here is their site:
http://www.cybertopcops.com/report_cyber_crime.php
2006-09-28 11:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
beo1.neoplus.adsl.tpnet.pl [83.28.26.1]
Looks like someone's hacking and trying to get your password by resetting it. Do not in any way affirm your action. Contact the people who's website is being hacked in this way and let them know you have received such an email. Also, notify your ISP that this is happening.
I'd suggest that you close the account on the site with the password, and ask them to/or you can open a new account.
2006-09-28 09:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by kettlechipsdude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do an 'nslookup' with the IP address and it will show you the name associated with that IP which can give you a clue. Then if you want to know more you can do a 'whois' to see who owns the IP address range that address belongs to.
http://www.kloth.net/services/nslookup.php
http://www.whois.net/
For grins and giggles:
here is the nslookup result for 83.28.26.1 from server localhost, querytype=PTR :
DNS server handling your query: localhost
DNS server's address:127.0.0.1#53
Non-authoritative answer:
1.26.28.83.in-addr.arpaname = beo1.neoplus.adsl.tpnet.pl.
.pl is Poland I think?
2006-09-28 08:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by Travis H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know who it's coming from, ignore it, it's a phishing attempt. Someone is trying to get your password and thinks you are dumb enough to send it to them. You should never give your password to anyone, there is never any reason for it.
2006-09-28 08:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to http://ripe.net and type the IP on the search bar on the right, it'll tell you where that IP is from.
2006-09-28 08:19:31 · answer #6 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Name: beo1.neoplus.adsl.tpnet.pl
Address: 83.28.26.1
Looks like it's coming from a computer in Poland. Either a scammer or someone who got their computer infected by a scammer.
2006-09-28 08:16:46 · answer #7 · answered by That Marvelous Ape 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do u have an antivirus or firewall?
2006-09-28 09:30:46 · answer #8 · answered by muthafaka8o8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u's been ripped off.
2006-09-28 08:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by NONAME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how is your security?
You've been hacked.
2006-09-28 08:20:26 · answer #10 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋