What do you mean by IP address how is it useful in computer security?

An IP address serves two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing. Computer security is important because it keeps your information protected. The IP address uniquely identifies every device on the internet; without one, there’s no way to contact them.

Can you track someone down with an IP address?

Through a useful Internet tool called IP geolocation lookup, you can track an IP address close to someone’s exact location, if they’re communicating with you through the Internet…and if you want or need to know where they really are.

How accurate are IP addresses for location?

IP-based geolocation services provide 55 percent to 80 percent accuracy for a user’s region or state. And they provide 50 percent to 75 percent accuracy for a user’s city. In practice, the actual accuracy may vary from provider to provider and depending on the location of the device.

How does IP tracking work?

How Are IP Addresses Tracked? Every time two devices connect to one another using the internet protocol, they have to acknowledge each other. That website and the server it’s on now know your IP address has visited. And your internet service provider (ISP) also has a record of that visit.

Why does my IP address show the wrong location?

If a website or service doesn’t use official information about your IP address to figure out where you are, then it’s possible you’ll appear in a different location on that site than your VPN says you’re browsing from.

Do advertisers use your IP address to track You?

Advertisers normally use tracking pixels, but they also make use of your IP address too. With it, they can deliver location-based ads that are in your native language. Some people might find that useful, but for most of us it feels like an invasion of our privacy.

How can I find out who is Tracking my IP address?

Interacting with any online ad (especially on social media) will reveal your IP address to advertisers. Someone could use a tool like Grabify to create a link to a legit website, and send it to you. Clicking on the link takes you to a real website, but will also allow the person who sent it to track info about you, including your IP address.

How does opentracker record user information?

A: Opentracker records each unique user and their IP address.   We use an IP tracer to identify where an IP address (and the visitor behind it) originates from. Do you need to find a specific user or visitor? Your business can locate any user or unique visitor who has been on your website by IP address.

Can my IP address be tracked when torrenting?

Yep, stuff like that can happen if you live in a country where the law is very tough on torrenting – like the US, for instance. Torrent monitoring and copyright agencies might keep an eye on torrent traffic, and single out your IP address.

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