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What happens if others know your IP address?
However, if a hacker knows your IP address, they can use it to seize very valuable information, including your location and online identity. Using this information as a starting point, they could potentially hack your device, steal your identity, and more.
Can my IP address be hacked?
Your IP address can’t be used to reveal your identity or specific location, nor can it be used to hack into or remotely take control of your computer. A VPN hides your IP address from all outside users, making it extremely difficult for someone to uncover your IP address or monitor your online activity.
Can IP addresses be used to determine your location?
IP addresses can be used to determine your location. Your IP is linked to an internet provider, which already gives an indication of your general location. The provider has a customer database that includes the details of the user (s) of a particular IP address. This information could, for example, be utilized in court.
How can other websites see my IP address?
Sites are therefore able to see your IP address because your device (computer, laptop, smartphone) automatically relays it to them so your system can function. Geolocation databases determine your location by linking your IP address to a pre-defined geographical area.
What is my IP address linked to?
This means your IP address is linked to your legal name, address, and other personal data. In certain circumstances, government authorities (think of the police and the justice department) have the right to access this information.
What is an IP address and how does it work?
Whenever you visit a website, you ‘order’ a package of data (the information on the webpage you want to visit) from the (IP) address of the site. This data is subsequently sent to your address, meaning your device’s IP. Your IP address changes the minute you connect to the internet using a different modem.