by tracing IP address (Online Fingerprint) and hack you if you're not having enough security!
Few different way of doing it as well protecting own IP:
1.Most common way of compromising IP is to pass link to someone in IM. It is easy to create web page (containing anything: funny pic, video etc – even with free Yahoo Geocities http://geocities.yahoo.com/gcp/) than by adding script to page with help of free service like StatCounter: http://www.statcounter.com/ log IPs and system info (operating system name and version, browser name and version, last visited site prior to clicking – etc etc) of all people which visited site. There are also free (bit gay and fishy) programs which allow to send link in IM which when clicked display IP of person in it’s window.
2.By taking advantage of fact that some chat communications: some IMs, cams (supermode always) as well other chat communications are connecting sometimes via peer-to-peer connection, by using monitoring tools like mentioned netstat command (type: nestat –b), firewall monitor, this free tool: (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinte… ) or best - packet sniffer, it is possible to monitor (and/or log) all connection which allows determining IP of person with which you instant massage, watch cam (or allow watch yours) etc.
To prevent someone from getting your IP you could:
1.Download YTunnel which allows blocking peer-to-peer connection in it’s preferences: http://www.ytunnelpro.com/ (you could also set firewall rules to do same however using tunnel is probably just easier).
2.Don’t click any links, especially since beside giving your IP you could get trojaned in totally invisible manner by briefly visiting page alone (unless you know how to do it safely) – to see how download and listen to audition #7 (fast forward it to 20 minutes 50 seconds) from this page: http://www.grc.com/SecurityNow.htm
3.Use proxy, or better (and safer) VPN client which will hide your IP both when clicking links and from sniffed chat communication – free, extremely easy to use zero configuration VPN client http://www.iopus.com/ipig/
4.Set your home to dynamic IP connection which allows changing IP on fly, should a need arise as when you suspect someone might have compromised your IP.
Another one important thing! Yahoo! Answers hides email but when you enable the option %26quot;Allow Answers users to contact me via Yahoo! Messenger.%26quot; ... Your email address is exposed! So there is a possibility to hack your email and track your IP address!
So it's better to uncheck that option!
Star and rate if you like! OK? :o)
Do you know if you are instant messaging (IM) ... Others can hack your computer!?
Wow!
I don't use instant messaging, however I am very happy with any links you have provided in the past %26amp; would recommend your advice to anyone.
Do you know if you are instant messaging (IM) ... Others can hack your computer!?
Fabulous info, and though much of it is over my head, I will study this and use some of this advice.
I'll see about passing this on to others here in a wee bit.
hey, what happened to %26quot;Disclaimer: 0% serious and 100% fun!%26quot; ??
This is really bizarre...why is Bugs Bunny giving me computer security information?
I don't IM but its good news for those who do
: )
Thanks for telling us, but don't you think you are giving potential hackers ideas? also, how can you know if you have been hacked?
yeah. I had this DEUTSCHE bag who i added on here talk to me on im. a week later my computer got a TON of viruses.
loser.
:O
did you know that that easiest way to stop a hacker is to disconnect your computer from the internet GASP!!!!!
thanks for the info.
wow long yeah I know about that didn't know where to report it
Cool thanks
Oh god.. can you at least summarize that? I can't read that long.
yes i did know but did not know how to stop it
have a nice day
OMG
This means all the terrible things i have said in the past
will come back to BITE me in the ???..
OMG What do i do........
Thanks for the Info..........
Have to run n Buy Smith n wessen 40 cal.............
OK I will be safe now...............Shewwwy
Dude, I'm not reading all that, k? But yeah, I did know that. It's crazy, isn't it!? I don't allow IM. You even people you know that email you on msn or yahoo can also hack you. Anyone can hack you!!!! AGHHHHHHHHH RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! *trips and falls flat on face while running*
You know nothing. dont you.
this sucks ... its not all about ip. there is a much easier, much much easier way to hack. Not to mention ips do no ****. There are things called packets and handshakes and i dont see you using them, so don't bother!
hacking through IP CAN DO NOTHING.... I REPEAT PEOPLE READING THIS. NOTHING.
gesh
ps: viruses require handshakes, suckers. you probably clicked %26quot;accept%26quot; on something. that is not ip's fault. its your fault. k?
ok i am confused here and i hope my questions to your question is ok , because i have no answer here
