2007-02-24 02:48:14 · 6 answers · asked by Amy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes Absolutely!
Your IP address is a very public piece of information. It is given out to every website you visit and is in the "header" of every e-mail you send.
Think of it as putting you house address on a letter or bill. The companies need it to help identify you, but it doesn't help them break in, because you still have all the locks and bolts on all the Doors and windows.
Same with your computer - You gave them only the way to identify your computer from all the others connected to them, NOT the keys to anything!
Not only that, but you even know it is a real company person you spoke to, since you called them, not just some strange call "claiming" to be your ISP. That makes doubly sure you are safe!
Rest easy, I don't think you have done anything wrong at all, nor have you compromised any security at all!
Best wishes!
2007-02-24 03:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by TK_M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tech ppl of the DSL provider might need it to solve your problem, so yes. Sometimes IP numbers that are generated by the system are bogus and won't let you connect. They can usually tell from the IP number if it's a valid one or not.
Besides, if you're not online, your IP won't have any meaning anyway. So, if you're talking to the ppl from the DSL provider, it should be fine.
Also, even if someone gets your IP address, you can just put up a good firewall and some P2P protection software and you should be just fine.
2007-02-24 02:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by xane76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 20:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by penso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-24 03:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is actually a DSL representative then yes.
2007-02-24 02:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And since you called them, you aren't providing details to an unkown caller.
2007-02-24 02:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋