{"id":5316,"date":"2020-05-06T09:19:51","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T09:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/?p=5316"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:08:35","slug":"ip-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Someone Do With Your IP Address and How to Prevent?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\r\n<p>Nowadays, privacy is a vital part of any website having an online presence on the internet whether it is a financial institution or informational website each needs a secure environment to survive. What can someone do with your IP address and how to prevent data breaches?\u00a0 It is a very common question in this digital world, so you will learn all the necessary details related to the IP address, possible attacks, and prevention methods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a49065ccd599\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a49065ccd599\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#What_is_an_IP_and_How_Can_I_See_it\" >What is an IP and How Can I See it?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#Private_IP_Address\" >Private IP Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#Public_IP_Address\" >Public IP Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#Static_and_Dynamic_IP_Addresses\" >Static and Dynamic IP Addresses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#Possible_ways_of_How_can_People_Find_Your_IP_Address\" >Possible ways of How can People Find Your IP Address?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#More_Ways_To_Find_Your_IP_Address\" >More Ways To Find Your IP Address<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#What_Can_Someone_Do_With_Your_IP_Address\" >What Can Someone Do With Your IP Address?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#1_Restrict_your_Access\" >1. Restrict your Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#2_Personalized_Ads\" >2. Personalized Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#3_Hackers_can_Sell_IP_Addresses_on_Dark_Web\" >3. Hackers can Sell IP Addresses on Dark Web<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#4_Limited_Personal_Information\" >4. Limited Personal Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#5_Gaming_Server_Restrictions\" >5. Gaming Server Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#6_DoSDDoS_Attacks\" >6. DoS\/DDoS Attacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#7_Copyright_Violations\" >7. Copyright Violations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#How_can_my_IP_Address_be_Used\" >How can my IP Address be Used?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#People_Can_Know_Your_Location\" >People Can Know Your Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#You_Can_Be_Impersonated\" >You Can Be Impersonated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#How_to_Protect_IP_Address_from_Illegal_Use\" >How to Protect IP Address from Illegal Use?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#1_Use_VPN_Service\" >1. Use VPN Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#2_Use_Proxy_Server\" >2. Use Proxy Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#3_Use_Different_WiFi_Networks\" >3. Use Different WiFi Networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#4_Use_Mobile_Data\" >4. Use Mobile Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#5_Communicate_With_Your_ISP\" >5. Communicate With Your ISP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#6_Update_Router_and_Firewall_Rules\" >6. Update Router and Firewall Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#7_Update_Operating_Systems_and_Antivirus_Solutions\" >7. Update Operating Systems and Antivirus Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#8_Change_the_Privacy_setting_of_Instant_Messaging_Applications\" >8. Change the Privacy setting of Instant Messaging Applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/ip-address\/#Final_Words_about_What_Can_Someone_Do_With_Your_IP_Address\" >Final Words about What Can Someone Do With Your IP Address?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_IP_and_How_Can_I_See_it\"><\/span><strong>What is an IP and How Can I See it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>IP (Internal Protocol) Address is the address of your network hardware that is necessary to connect your computing machine to other devices on your network or internet. It can never be similar to any other IP on the internet and based on numbers and characters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Example of an IP = 406.342.12.423<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An IP not only identifies your devices but also reveals your other information like,<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Name of your country<\/li>\r\n<li>Your city name<\/li>\r\n<li>Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)<\/li>\r\n<li>What is your ZIP code<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5322\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress2.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What is an IP and How Can I See it\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress2.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>IPV4 (Internet Protocol Version 4) is used but it is limited to providing 4 billion IP addresses, so IPv6 comes into existence and can provide up to trillions of IP addresses to better fulfill the needs of devices and users connected to the internet from all over the world. IPv4 was based on the number but IPv6 uses the hexadecimal method to provide unique IP addresses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Example of IPv6 IP Address: 4agr:2925:5656:7:300:t4bt:tc54:48vt<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_IP_Address\"><\/span><strong>Private IP Address<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A private IP address is the address of your computing devices connected to your business or home network and it cannot be accessed from the devices not connected to your network. Your devices connected to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) will have a unique private IP address. Keep in mind that private IP addresses are not unique because you have limited devices on your home or business network.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For example 192.168.1.1<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can easily find your private IP address using different techniques. For Windows users, go to the (CMD) command prompt and enter the ipconfig command. If you are using a Mac operating system then enter the following command ipconfig in your Terminal app.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>But if you are an Android mobile user then open WiFi settings and click on the network name to find out the IP address. For iOS users, click on the \u2018i\u2018 button next to the network they are connected to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_IP_Address\"><\/span><strong>Public IP Address<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The public IP address in the main IP that is connected with your business or home network and it is unique for all users. It also connects you to the internet world and you can find your public IP address by visiting SupportAlly, and it will display the public IP address and browser information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Static_and_Dynamic_IP_Addresses\"><\/span><strong>Static and Dynamic IP Addresses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now, you have an understanding of private and public IP addresses, both can be either static or dynamic. Those IP addresses are fixed to the network of your device and configured manually known as static IP addresses. These static IP addresses can never be changed automatically.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whereas the dynamic IP addresses are configured automatically and assigned when you set up the router with the internet. This automatic operation is managed and performed by the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). It can be your internet router that will assign an IP address to your network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have questions like can someone remotely access my computer with my IP address and what can someone do with your IP? Then this article will answer all these questions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_ways_of_How_can_People_Find_Your_IP_Address\"><\/span><strong>Possible ways of How can People Find Your IP Address?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>What can someone do with your IP address is necessary to understand for all who are involved in online activities or business. If you can protect your IP address then there is no need to worry about what can someone do with your IP. But you can understand how to keep yourself updated with the possible ways and effects of IP address breaches. To get a detailed answer, you need to understand the following ways that how people find your IP address.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5323\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress3.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Possible ways of How can People Find Your IP Address\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress3.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>If you torrent files then it is very easy for a total number of seeders and leechers to find your IP address. They will only check the list of peers and all information related to the version of the torrent client and IP addresses is shown.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>If you send an email to someone, he can check the header of an email message where IP can be found. Keep in mind, that not all email services reveal your IP addresses. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/gmail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gmail<\/a> only shows the mail server\u2019s address but Yahoo and Microsoft Outlook share other information like IP addresses in the header of the email.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Moreover, if you run a website, and host it on your computer (webserver) at home. People can open the CMDs (Command Prompt) of their operating systems and ping the domain of the website. The command prompt will return them the IP address of the website. They can also use an online IP lookup tool to perform the same action.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So, it is a reason why people prefer to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/dedicated-servers-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data center server<\/a> to host their websites and get peace of mind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Ways_To_Find_Your_IP_Address\"><\/span><strong>More Ways To Find Your IP Address<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Your IP address can be found by checking the webserver log files of the website you visit. Remember, every website access and stores your IP address but it is only possible by the admins or owners of the website.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>People can use different services for the sake of who reads their message and include code in transparent images. Once you will interact with the email message, the service will alert you and provide the location (IP Address) information.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Don\u2019t share your wifi password because if you do that then everyone using your Wifi can search \u201cWhat is my IP address\u201d on Google and see it instantly.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Admins of gaming servers, different forums, and blog websites see your real IP address that\u2019s why they can easily block you.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>If you interact with any online ad (mostly on social media platforms) will reveal your IP address to the advertisers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>People can also use different tools like Grabify to create a link to any website and send it to you. By clicking on that particular link you will visit the real website, but it also allows the person who sent it to track your information including your IP address.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Someone_Do_With_Your_IP_Address\"><\/span><strong>What Can Someone Do With Your IP Address?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You should protect your IP address to prevent yourself from uncertain events. The following are the most common answers to your question If someone has my IP address what can they do?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5325\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress4.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What Can Someone Do With Your IP Address\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress4.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress4.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Restrict_your_Access\"><\/span><strong>1. Restrict your Access<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Different content providers will use your IP address to target you with their geo-block content restrictions that will prevent you to access the content of their website based on blacklisted geographical locations. For example, Netflix keeps restrictions based on geographical locations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Personalized_Ads\"><\/span><strong>2. Personalized Ads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Visit an article based on the best heavy bikes, read and close it. Later, you will see maximum heavy bike ads on your social media platforms. Heavy bikes are just an example to understand, they can be anything. Expert advertisers adopt the activities and track you on the web to spam you with specific ads you might be interested in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hackers_can_Sell_IP_Addresses_on_Dark_Web\"><\/span><strong>3. Hackers can Sell IP Addresses on Dark Web<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress5.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hackers can Sell IP Addresses on Dark Web\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress5.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress5.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The dark web is a place where confidential data information and other useful information are sold out. Hacker performs data breaches and sells thousands of client information for just a few dollars. Attackers may also collect several IP addresses from different websites and add them to a database to sell on the dark web. If someone buys your IP address from the hackers or dark web, either they can try to use it to impersonate you or other scam activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Limited_Personal_Information\"><\/span><strong>4. Limited Personal Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hackers can\u2019t access your phone number, name, or physical address using only your IP address. They can get your location but if they have enough hacking skills then they can find out your ISP and use different phishing attacks to find out your confidential and personal information. Cyber attackers also try to track your online activities and actions to get more personal information. Remember, it is only possible if they can trick your ISP into revealing confidential data.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gaming_Server_Restrictions\"><\/span><strong>5. Gaming Server Restrictions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The loser player can ban you from the match if he has the admin roles, so they actually ban or blacklist your IP address and you can only access it until someone lifts the ban.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5327\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress6.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gaming Server Restrictions\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress6.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress6.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_DoSDDoS_Attacks\"><\/span><strong>6. DoS\/DDoS Attacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If the hackers know your IP they can flood your network with unwanted requests and traffic to down your host server with DoS\/DDoS attacks. It usually happens in online gaming zones because upset game players use these types of attacks on other players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Copyright_Violations\"><\/span><strong>7. Copyright Violations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Torrent monitoring or copyright agencies of countries having strict copyright policies can track your torrent traffic. If they find you in these activities they can ask your ISP to get your personal information and sue you based on your type of torrenting crime.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_my_IP_Address_be_Used\"><\/span><strong>How can my IP Address be Used?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep in mind, that IP is just a number neither hardware nor software, so any cybercriminal can only use your IP theoretically. They need to hack your device, that\u2019s why they get access to the IP address. If any hacker can use your network or device, he can do illegal stuff with your IP address like different threats and content that is restricted in the government policies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5328\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress7.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How can my IP Address be Used\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress7.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress7.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With the help of only your IP address, anyone cannot get access to your computing devices remotely. However expert hackers can scan the open ports associated with your computer with the help of an IP. Port is the pipeline from where the data flows into or out of your device\/network. If they succeed in finding the open port then they can get the control and be able to access remotely.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I recommend everyone to learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.temok.com\/what-is-data-breach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data breaches<\/a>, common causes, and process and prevention methods. Moreover, hackers can understand your browsing habits to use different phishing methods and different tricks to install dangerous and malicious software to get access to your device.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_Can_Know_Your_Location\"><\/span><strong>People Can Know Your Location<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5330\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress9.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"People Can Know Your Location\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress9.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress9.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Every IP address is attached to a country and your location can be found easily. Consider an example, if you are living in the United States and visit any website located in Turkey then they will show you the Turkish language content in English because they understand it. If you post any private information like you are going on long vacations then it is very easy for the criminals to visit your house and break into it. Moreover, governments and hackers can also arrest or attack you if your IP is acknowledged.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Can_Be_Impersonated\"><\/span><strong>You Can Be Impersonated<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have used your original name on your social media platform then it is much easier for a hacker to call up your service provider and pretend to be you. Remember, once the attackers get this information, you can be susceptible to having your identity stolen within a short period.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5331\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress10.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"You Can Be Impersonated\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress10.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Protect_IP_Address_from_Illegal_Use\"><\/span><strong>How to Protect IP Address from Illegal Use?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_VPN_Service\"><\/span><strong>1. Use VPN Service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an online service used to hide your IP address and offer many <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.temok.com\/vpn-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other benefits<\/a>. You need to connect with a VPN server that will replace your real IP with a different one automatically. It is a proactive way to prevent different risks but don\u2019t forget to test the VPN connection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5332\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress11.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Use VPN Service\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress11.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress11.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your problem is solved, you can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN service<\/a> with military-grade encryption, unlimited data switching, data transfer, and high-speed servers that also feature great bandwidth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_Proxy_Server\"><\/span><strong>2. Use Proxy Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you connect to the proxy server, it will also hide your IP address but it doesn\u2019t offer the same security level VPNs do. You can\u2019t get higher encryption and speed while using any proxy server. You can get dedicated or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/proxies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">semi-dedicated proxies<\/a> with fast and dedicated support 7 days a week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_Different_WiFi_Networks\"><\/span><strong>3. Use Different WiFi Networks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have noticed that someone is targeting your IP address, then try to use different WiFi networks and switch between them after any time interval. When you connect to a network, you will get a new IP and it will help you reduce the risk factor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep in mind, that it is not an ideal solution because public WiFi is full of cyber threats and lacks encryption standards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress8-1.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Use Different WiFi Networks\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress8-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ipaddress8-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_Mobile_Data\"><\/span><strong>4. Use Mobile Data<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t have different Wifi connections then no need to worry, try to use your mobile data but it is not valuable for business environments. When you connect to the mobile data, you will start using the cell phone provider\u2019s network with a new IP address.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Communicate_With_Your_ISP\"><\/span><strong>5. Communicate With Your ISP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Internet Service Provider (ISP) is the authority that assigns you IP addresses, so you can communicate with your ISP to change your IP address or get a dynamic IP. There are many benefits of a dynamic IP as you visit the web every time you get a new IP address.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Update_Router_and_Firewall_Rules\"><\/span><strong>6. Update Router and Firewall Rules<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A router is a network device that forwards and receives your data to the networks and firewalls are used to prevent from unauthorized access. Change the administrator passwords on regular time intervals and don\u2019t keep the default passwords. Most of the attackers try to use default passwords to attack any network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Update_Operating_Systems_and_Antivirus_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>7. Update Operating Systems and Antivirus Solutions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep your operating system, software applications, and antivirus updated to ensure data protection. It is simple, a maximum number of security layers provides a higher level of security that every business needs. Antivirus software will block the malicious URLs originating from phishing emails.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Change_the_Privacy_setting_of_Instant_Messaging_Applications\"><\/span><strong>8. Change the Privacy setting of Instant Messaging Applications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You should only allow direct connections from the contacts and don\u2019t accept messages or calls from other people you don\u2019t know. Once you change this privacy setting, it will be harder to find your IP address because no one can connect with you rather than your contacts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words_about_What_Can_Someone_Do_With_Your_IP_Address\"><\/span><strong>Final Words about What Can Someone Do With Your IP Address?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>People can access your location, and personal information like country, city, ISP, and ZIP code, target you with ads, and restrict access to particular websites. Hacker tries different methods including, IP lookups, lists of peers on the internet, email HTML bugs, advertisements, and many more. Anyone must increase\u00a0their technical knowledge and make sure they use VPN, Proxy, or other tools to hide their IP address to prevent uncertain events.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>Nowadays, privacy is a vital part of any website having an online presence on the internet whether it is a financial institution or informational website each needs a secure environment to survive. What can someone do with your IP address and how to prevent data breaches?\u00a0 It is a very common question in this digital [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":18202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"pmpro_default_level":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[704],"tags":[3288,256,219,536],"class_list":["post-5316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-servers-and-infrastructure","tag-ip-address","tag-networking-ip-address-basics","tag-proxy-ip-address-hide","tag-what-can-someone-do-with-your-ip","pmpro-has-access"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/What-Can-Someone-Do-With-Your-IP-Address-and-How-to-Prevent.jpg?fit=750%2C500&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5316"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16847,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316\/revisions\/16847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}