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.
Q. How do I stop my IP address from showing up?
The two primary ways to hide your IP address are using a proxy server or using a virtual private network (VPN). (There’s also Tor, which is great for extreme anonymization, but it’s very slow and for most people isn’t necessary.) A proxy server is an intermediary server through which your traffic gets routed.
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Q. Can I get hacked if someone knows my IP?
If someone knows your IP address, they can try to connect to your device directly. There are tens of thousands of ports for every IP address, and a hacker who knows your IP can try to brute-force a connection. Once they succeed, hackers can take control of your device, steal your data or even impersonate you.
Q. Can the police trace an IP address?
The authorities can only track an IP address to a VPN company, which they’d then have to force to reveal the real IP address from logs, which might not even exist. If the criminal connected to that VPN from another, law enforcement would have to work their way through multiple companies to find the details.
Q. Can the FBI track your IP address?
Theoretically, Police agencies do have tools to trace anyone they think is creating a big problem ( bomb threat, violence etc). It can be done through ISP ( Internet Service Provider) where your IP address can be traced. Heck, even your MAC address could be changed.
Q. Does using 4g hide your IP address?
No, you get a dynamic address. The address will change if you have been disconnected from the network for a while. Usually couple of hours. Otherwise on reconnect your phone will ask for the same address it already had, and the isp will give you the same address.
Q. Can you be tracked on 4G?
Summary: Location leak of the mobile phone may include forcing the 4G device into revealing its location. The target user can be localized within a 2 km2 area in an urban setting.
Q. What are the downsides of VPN?
What are the disadvantages of a VPN?
- With some VPNs, your connection can be slower.
- Certain websites block VPN users.
- VPNs are illegal or questionable in certain countries.
- There’s no way of knowing how well a VPN encrypts your data.
- Some VPNs log and sell browsing data to third parties.
