Please HELP ME??

Question

OK HERE IS THE THING I HAVE A QUESTION HOW CAN SUM 1 GET AN IP ADDRESS OFF OF AN IM...IS IT POSSIBLE?? I WAS IMING SUM 1 AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE MY IP ADDRESS..IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THEM TO HAVE ACCESS TO MY COMPUTER NOW?? ARE THEY GOING TO BE ABLE TO FIND OUT MY ADDRESS NOW?? PLEASE SUM HELP...

Answer 1

No they won't. There is nothing to be afraid.
For online safety you need at least one antivirus, one antispyware, one firewall, and one temp files and registry cleaner on your pc. And scan your pc at least once before you use your pc for internet. And run temp files cleaner after each use. Apart from that create a limited user account on your pc and use it whenever you want to access internet.Use firefox browser. Create longer and strong passwords and change them frequently, at least once in a fortnight.

1) All kind of security softwares are available for free
http://mypchelp.blogspot.com/2006/10/essential-free-internet-security.html
2) You can use either ccleaner or awc personal after each browsing session
http://bestofrest.blogspot.com/2006/11/ccleaner.html
http://bestofrest.blogspot.com/2007/02/advanced-windowscare-personal.html
3) You can create a limited user account on winxp for greater online security
http://mypchelp.blogspot.com/2006/12/using-limited-account-for-browsing.html
4) Create secure passwords
http://mypchelp.blogspot.com/2006/09/create-secure-passwords.html
5) Use Firefox for browsing
http://ffbrowser.blogspot.com/2006/12/firefox-features.html

Answer 2

Yes, they can probably get your address, but unless you have a 'static' IP (if you don't know what that is, you don't have one) all you need to do is unplug your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes, and you will most likely get a different one. You can check your IP address going to http://www.dnsstuff.com, it is on the top right of the page, then unplug your modem, wait a few (10) minutes, plug it back in and try again. If you still have the same address leave it unplugged longer.

Answer 3

you do have zonealram for a firewall right?

get the following, all are free for a safe surfing experience,
install in SAFE mode with networking ( hit F-8 at boot time ), run them all in SAFE mode
with networking as you'll need it for the updates all the programs below will need.
Turn off RESTORE and the RECYLE BIN temporarily as virii can regenerate / reinfect even if you delete
them with both services on. After all the scanning and cleaning after a 2nd reboot and one last
scan do you turn both of them back on.

ANTI VIRAL

AVG (free) http://free.grisoft.com/


FIREWALL

ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

WEB BROWSER - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox

EMAIL use thunderbird. It has a good built in spam filter and learns when you teach it. http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird

SPYWARE

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html


and if you have a wireless router follow these tips,


1. Use WPA encryption (WPA-PSK) it's less crackable then WEP.

2. Make a passphrase that is upper & lower case and has some numbers thrown in there as well, again harder to crack.
some like mAkE1t5eCurE0rel53 and as long as possible.

3. Use MAC access control so only you or authorized PC's can connect (even if you do have encryption turned on)

4. Turn off DHCP use static addresses.

5. Turn off SSID (and change it) unless your card really needs it (some do)

6. Change username/password of access unit front end

7. Ensure you have the usual firewall enabled on your PC.

8. Paranoia rules, turn WLAN off if your not using it :)


one last tip
control panel---administrator tools--services--messenger

right clik on it
stop the service
then disable it
save changes

Answer 4

If you are using a cable or DSL modem all that can be seen from the "outside" is the IP of the modem and not your real IP address. The cable modem address is only traceable to the ISP and not your home.
However, the police, FBI, etc. could trace it to your home through the ISP with their help.

Answer 5

they should be able to because you use a certain network port that uses the internet for communication, so any time you are networked and on the net you have an ip. So therefor you have a chance of being seen.

Answer 6

lol chill out
there no way for someone to hack your computer through instant messaging. UNLESS you have your firewall down. There is tracing software with the ability to trace any incoming files. This is not possible if your firewall is up. DOUBLE CHECK and make shure you have your WINDOWS FIREWALL up and running. Most likely He/she is just trying to intimidate you. Don't worry about it. Just practice online common sence (ex: dont open a link from someone you dont know personally, as that could lead to malware installation)

To check to make shure your firewall is up:
START, CONTROL PANEL, SECURITY CENTER

Answer 7

Yeah it is possible, get a firewall (ZoneAlarm is good)
If you have dial-up your IP changes constantly, you can go into your connections panel and change your IP from there.

I doubt he can hack but they CAN.

Answer 8

I think if they have the right software they can. Nothing impossible. You need some anti- type software. Try searching in the above green/white box. Smart people out there.

Answer 9

some ppl say that to scare you because they know you might not know anything bout that but, neither do they.
and they really dont have it, make them prove it.
besides IPaddresses are not that private.