Assassin7772 Posted July 19, 2012 ID:573322 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi all, Recently, a couple of days ago, I accidently edited a page on Wikipedia. I didn't realize that this would release my IP Address on the "Edit History" of that page. I just want to know, what can someone do with my IP Adresss? Can they control my computer, like a back-door? Can they see what I'm doing, find my passwords, read my e-mails, etc? Not so good with this stuff which is why I need your help. I have a dynamic IP so, I read somewhere that it'll change. How do I get it to change so that no one can use it to do harm to my system? Thanks in advance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted July 19, 2012 Root Admin ID:573351 Share Posted July 19, 2012 By IP address alone they cannot do much of anything unless it is someone specifically hell bent on attacking you. Rest easy - you'll be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin7772 Posted July 20, 2012 Author ID:573377 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted July 20, 2012 ID:573479 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Also, if I may add, I believe that by becoming a member of Wikipedia/making an account, your IP will not then be recorded (or at least not displayed). Check out all the rules & everything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin7772 Posted July 20, 2012 Author ID:573628 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Also, if I may add, I believe that by becoming a member of Wikipedia/making an account, your IP will not then be recorded (or at least not displayed). Check out all the rules & everything Thank you for your suggestion. The rules state that making an account would not display your IP Address, as you have said. But this applies to before you edit. Once you edit and click submit, even if you make an account, which I've done, it still displays the IP Address. Kinda sad really, they can't distinguish which IP Address is related with which account and therefore remove it. Oh well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted July 20, 2012 ID:573717 Share Posted July 20, 2012 In addition to what Ron said if you keep your computer up to date(windows and all software) then you shouldn't need to worry. Unless they have a very good reason they likely won't attack you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted July 21, 2012 ID:574108 Share Posted July 21, 2012 " I have a dynamic IP so, I read somewhere that it'll change."dynamic is a relative term these days ... as opposed to several years ago when turning off the modem or "disconnecting from the internet" would cause the present IPA to change .--- the IPA that you had been assigned went back into a pool ---things have changed over time ... the infrastructure is better (ie : lot's 'o headroom) and many times a dynamic IPA will not change even though "... it should have ..." .as such , your IPA may not "roll" very often .as an example . my IPA is "dynamic" but has not changed for quite some time (measured in months or longer) .i guess they should call it a semi-dynamic IPA . a way to get your IPA to change is to call up tech support for your provider and request a change of your IPA .they do a little button pushing and you have a new IPA ...easy/cheap/fast insurance . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H. Lipman Posted July 21, 2012 ID:574139 Share Posted July 21, 2012 One can get a different IP by using a Proxy (in respect to the remote site).One can get a different IP by altering the MAC address on their WAN interface. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted July 21, 2012 ID:574298 Share Posted July 21, 2012 On my router, if I release the IP and then renew, I can get a different IP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted July 21, 2012 ID:574329 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thank you for your suggestion. The rules state that making an account would not display your IP Address, as you have said. But this applies to before you edit. Once you edit and click submit, even if you make an account, which I've done, it still displays the IP Address. Kinda sad really, they can't distinguish which IP Address is related with which account and therefore remove it. Oh well. You're welcome! Sorry, I just meant for any future editings on there that you may do. You would think that they could figure it out too. Live and learn though, that's what I always say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin7772 Posted July 21, 2012 Author ID:574334 Share Posted July 21, 2012 You're welcome! Sorry, I just meant for any future editings on there that you may do. You would think that they could figure it out too. Live and learn though, that's what I always say No, problem. Thanks for the input! Yeah, I guess. But, I just don't get some people, ya know. Oh well *sigh*On my router, if I release the IP and then renew, I can get a different IP.That's pretty cool, I'll try it.One can get a different IP by using a Proxy (in respect to the remote site).One can get a different IP by altering the MAC address on their WAN interface.Do you have to buy proxies or something? Is there an online store that sells 'em or is it a "if you know how to get to configure it, you can use it", kinda thing? Thanks for the comment. " I have a dynamic IP so, I read somewhere that it'll change."dynamic is a relative term these days ... as opposed to several years ago when turning off the modem or "disconnecting from the internet" would cause the present IPA to change .--- the IPA that you had been assigned went back into a pool ---things have changed over time ... the infrastructure is better (ie : lot's 'o headroom) and many times a dynamic IPA will not change even though "... it should have ..." .as such , your IPA may not "roll" very often .as an example . my IPA is "dynamic" but has not changed for quite some time (measured in months or longer) .i guess they should call it a semi-dynamic IPA . a way to get your IPA to change is to call up tech support for your provider and request a change of your IPA .they do a little button pushing and you have a new IPA ...easy/cheap/fast insurance .Yeah, I'll probably just call up my ISP and get 'em to change it. Thanks a lot. In addition to what Ron said if you keep your computer up to date(windows and all software) then you shouldn't need to worry. Unless they have a very good reason they likely won't attack you. Oh I do that. Check for Windows updates everyday, same with Firefox and its addons, also check for the newest version of Java and Adobe. Those two get exploited a whole lot, too much for my liking. Thanks for the info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H. Lipman Posted July 21, 2012 ID:574338 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Do you have to buy proxies or something? Is there an online store that sells 'em or is it a "if you know how to get to configure it, you can use it", kinda thing? Thanks for the comment. Proxy web site AnonymouseProxy Agent, Tor ProjectRemember... changing your ISP provided IP address will give you a different IP BUT... will still be relatively on the same network thus the same vicinity for GeoIP related information.This is about as far as I will go on the subject because many use the same concept not for privacy but for abuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin7772 Posted July 21, 2012 Author ID:574342 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Proxy web site AnonymouseProxy Agent, Tor ProjectRemember... changing your ISP provided IP address will give you a different IP BUT... will still be relatively on the same network thus the same vicinity for GeoIP related information.This is about as far as I will go on the subject because many use the same concept not for privacy but for abuse.Thanks a lot for the info and links. I'll check 'em out soon. Yeah, I actually don't need a proxy, I'm fine with my computer just as it is. I never torrent or use any P2P sites. #1 way to get infected, not to mention illegal as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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