Sage-Tips

Can someone get your IP address from a YouTube comment?

YouTube can only provide you with the IP Address, which needs to be checked with the issuing authority and if possible their internet address can be tracked down. This too can be tricky to do if someone is using a VPN or are hiding their real IP.

Can clicking a link get your IP?

There is no way anything external can get the “internal” IP address of a device on a Wi-Fi network or a cellular data network. These internal addresses are not routable and are meaningless outside of that network. For example, let’s say you are sitting at home with your phone.

What happens when you click on Grabify link?

Essentially they send you a tracking link and they know from which IP address this linked was accessed. They then can match this IP address to your ISP, and might infer a more or less precise location depending on how your ISP assigns IP addresses.

Can someone track my YouTube account?

Some researchers have found that your online video viewing habits can be tracked. Gaps in YouTube’s encryption enable both government intelligence agencies, hackers and internet marketers to determine which videos a user is watching, said the researchers.

Can you get in trouble for a YouTube comment?

Google is all set to do moral policing by handing over the names and IP addresses of people who have posted abusive, threatening and law opposing comments on its Youtube and other related web service platforms.

Does Youtube track your IP address?

Yes. YouTube is product of Alphabet Inc. and just like Google, Gmail and other products, YouTube also track your IP address. Do they pay for stupidest questions? Yes they know the public ip, and your isp manage your data privately or let you access privately.

What happens when you click on a spam link?

This happens when the malware records the keys you type on your keyboard (like when you’re typing your passwords) and sends it to a hacker. If you mistakenly clicked on a spam link and suspect that your computer is infected, you should:

Can someone track Me with just my IP address?

The IP address alone is not enough to get your name, your home address and the kind of car you drive. It’s possible to correlate information and get close to that, but it’s not something you will have to be worried about, unless someone is being paid to track you specifically.

How do I connect to YouTube using TCP?

The TCP communication protocol used to connect you to YouTube requires a three way handshake. It works like this, you send a request to YouTube to connect – this is called the SYN, they send back an acknowledgment to you and that is called an ACK, your device then replies to them with a SYN/ACK and only then will a session start.