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Hackers target about 10,000 devices each day. Your IP address could be used to glean valuable information about you.

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Hackers can steal your data using many sneaky methods

  • Can they hack me using my IP?

    Hacking someone through their public IP address is very difficult. That is because internet service providers and routers have firewalls. However, hackers who obtain your IP address can get ahold of some very valuable information about you, including your city, state, and ZIP code. With this location data, hackers can find out other personal information about you.

  • How can hackers get my IP?

    Each IP address is associated with ports, which act as doorways. Your IP address is a unique signature for your device, and ports are the doorways which allow applications and other devices to send information to you. If you are connected to the internet and running programs, your device could have ports open that might allow hackers to access your connection and learn your IP.

  • What can they do with my PC remotely?

    If a hacker gains access to your PC remotely, such as through the use of malware or a trojan, they could be able to access all of the files on your computer, along with your internet history. The files you have could be accessed and manipulated and your internet passwords, financial information, and social media could all be at risk.

  • What should I do to be safe?

    To keep yourself safe online, it is recommended that you hide your true IP address. This can be done through setting up a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN provides you with a temporary IP address so that your ISP, government actors, and hackers don’t know who or where you are when you surf the web.

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