I need to learn how to protect my IP on the internet. I know people can trace you by just knowing your IP and that makes me uncomfortable. What is the best way to be safe (or "hide") in the internet? And is there also a way to change your IP address to fake ones hiding your real one?
(I have my own laptop and use wireless from my home wireless router thats connected to another router).
2007-09-17 05:34:59 · 7 answers · asked by i.sere 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Your ISP issues your IP Address. And most people have a dynamic IP address that their ISP changes every 24 hours or so. Pretty useless to anyone.
In the USA, the only way to get an ISP to release personal information ( name, telephone, address etc.) about a particular IP address is with a Court Order.
And Court Orders are usually only given out in the case of serious criminal activity.
Relax, all someone can determine from you IP address is your general geographic location. Perhaps narrow you down to one in a million people.
2007-09-17 05:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a router, then you are probably running Network Address Translation (NAT) protocol and don't even know it.
NAT will hide your PC's IP address from the Internet.
Your router is assigned a legit IP address from your service provider. The router assigns your PC an private IP address.
Check the IP address on your computer, if it is in the 192.168.(any number).(any number) range, then your behind a NAT and you can sleep easy tonight.
To check your IP address go to the command line (start/all programs/accessories) type "ipconfig" at the prompt, your PC's IP address will be displayed.
2007-09-17 05:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This guy is a creeper.. Shouldn't of showed him a photo. If you really want to get him out of your hair, Do the following or one of the following: Install Avast! Antivirus(shows all activity on your ip address, protects your email, cleans out viruses..) Change your IP Address Report this to the police. Dont use the computer or your internet. If the person calls, *69 them..
2016-03-18 07:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a program called ghost surf.
It give you a different IP address everytime you go to a site.
It works wonderfully.
You can get it at any local Electronic type of store, like Best Buy, Comp USA, Circuit City, or whatever is in your local area.
2007-09-17 05:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by 321 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hide IP Platinum
http://www.hide-ip-soft.com/hide-ip-platinum/
2007-09-17 05:39:39 · answer #5 · answered by smilesnxtc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use A proxy
2007-09-17 05:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Chaotic Melody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get a guard dog
2007-09-17 05:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋