another thing is it possible to trace who is using my Broadband account?
2006-10-01 03:27:04 · 11 answers · asked by tush 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes, you reveal your computer when you log in and go to any website. If you wanted that website to appear on your screen, that would be important.
If you mean, stole your login and password, then you would want to consult with your Interent Service Provider. In that case, change your password.
If you mean that you have an unsecured Wireless Router, then you might see them in your Router's client list. I do recommend that you use your Wireless Security setup.
2006-10-01 03:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible to trace somebody from their IP address. The information you could get is up to the ISP the IP is using. If you've got the law support and a reason acceptable by the ISP, the ISP may be forced to hand over information about the IP to such as: Registered name of the user, Address, etc (although they might not be accurate). Don't hope too much though, since some companies may have a policy not to give out customer's private information for any reason even if forced by the law.
Be aware though, that it is possible that they may be using a public proxy server or IP scrambler like TOR (The Onion Router) network, which would make you get not the person's IP address, but the Proxy's or TOR's IP address. Public proxy may have their own policy on data logging. Some public proxy don't create any log file at all to protect the user's anonymity although most proxy kept a log file which is deleted in a very short amount of time (like few hours only or one day only)
And... the one using your broadband account is you.
2006-10-01 04:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lie Ryan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, you don't need an IP tracer to find out about who is using your Broadband account.... cause it is ME! just kidding.
Seriously though, there are several things you can do in trying to find out or deleteing them from using your connection.
1. Contact your Broadband provider.
2. When you first opened your account with them, you should be able to access your settings. I'm sure you have a login account and a password made with them. You being the soul owner of your connection, this means you also have power to create other accounts.
3. If you don't know your login information for Broadband, contact them and find out. Tell them your problem and they too can access your account and check on irregular activities.
4. The faster way would be to let Broadband find out and fix but you will also have to be at your computer so you can login to your account when they give you your login info. Make sure other people don't know about your username/password.
My opinion, may be right or wrong, is that someone created a new account under yours and now they have free Internet while you pay for it. Another tip is to change your password incase the other person may have it and using your information to connect to the internet.
Good luck.
2006-10-01 04:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. All ISPs will respond to a subpoena and many will provide that information without a subpoena if it's requested by law enforcement.
Your broadband account is limited to the service address so nobody else can use it unless you have an insecure wireless network. There is no way to identify who is using your insecure wireless network. If you don't want to share your internet access, enable security on your wireless network.
2006-10-01 04:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,http://www.grc.com/default.htm
2006-10-01 03:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site is the closest thing to a ip tracer that I use. It usally gets State and City or Town
2006-10-01 03:37:33 · answer #6 · answered by kky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can trace who is stealing ur BB connection. Its also possible to trace vi IP.
for this you can use "Tracing" tools like "Wintrace" , "Traceroute" etc., which can be downloaded from "download.com.
2006-10-01 03:35:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi! not exactly u *** to knw abt a person. jus u can trace out the location. but i have been trying dis out for many times but it dint work out...at d least it was unable to provide me the info of location
2006-10-01 03:32:43 · answer #8 · answered by pioneer. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only to their service provider.
2006-10-01 03:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah that can be done...but only in a legal way...by complaining to the police about the ip....
2006-10-01 03:30:19 · answer #10 · answered by bindu kiran 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋