Can you get a virus through IP address?

Can you get a virus on your IP address?

Your digital devices work much the same way as your physical address—your device needs an address in order to send information to another device. It seems harmless, but attackers can actually launch attacks against you (or in some cases disguised as you) if they know your IP address.

Can I get hacked through IP address?

Someone can use your IP to hack your device The internet uses ports as well as your IP address to connect. There are thousands of ports for every IP address, and a hacker who has your IP can try all of those ports to brute-force a connection, taking over your phone for example and stealing your information.

What happens if someone gets your IP address?

If someone has your IP address, they could send you spam or restrict your access to certain services. In extreme cases, a hacker might be able to impersonate you. However, all you need to do to fix the problem is change your IP address.

Can an IP address get a Trojan virus?

The Trojan, dubbed DNSChanger.eg, corrupts the process of translating a domain name into an IP address, according to security researchers at security software vendor MicroWorld Technologies, which discovered the vulnerability. The exploit has "high risk potential," the researchers say.